Soba & Stir-Fried Shrimp

Dressing:
1/4 extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons mirin (sweet japanese rice wine)
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Shrimp and noodles:
2 teaspoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
1 1/2 pounds medium size shrimp, cleaned
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 package (12oz) soba noodles
1 seedless cucumber, sliced
1 red sweet pepper, sliced thin
1/3 cup cilantro leaves for garnish

1. In large bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce,mirin, ginger, sugar and hot pepper sauce. Set aside.
2. Cook noodles following package directions. Drain; rinse under cool water.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add shrimp and garlic; saute 3 to 4 minutes. Add salt and lemon juice. Remove from heat.
4. Toss noodles, cucumber and red pepper with dressing. Add shrimp and any liquid from skillet. Toss gently. Serve warm or at room temperature.

*I didn't really follow the recipe, as in exact measurements but added what I thought would taste good. I forgot the cilantro so I bet it tastes even better with that added. This is a totally different dinner that isn't your everday familiar taste. Try something different though! Expand those taste buds, give them an asian kick! Haha!

If there is any confusion, below is a picture of what japanese soba noodles to use: (funny because Soba means noodles in japanese so you are actually saying noodle noodles; tee hee!)