Mint-Cilantro Shrimp With Soba Noodles

• 1 c. fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
• 1 lg. bunch cilantro, leaves and soft stems only
• 1/3 c. lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1/3 c. olive oil
• 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb. soba noodles
• 1/2 Tbsp. canola oil
• 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced

1. Place mint leaves, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, 1/2 tsp. of the salt, and the pepper in a blender. Start blending, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour half into a large bowl, add the shrimp and marinate for 10 minutes. Reserve the remaining half for the noodles.
2. Meanwhile, bring large pot of water to a boil and add the remaining 1 Tbsp. salt. Break noodles in half and cook until al dente, no more than 4 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
3. Heat large skillet on high and add the canola oil. Drain the shrimp and discard the marinade. Cook the shrimp until pink and slightly firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add the hot noodles and reserved marinade and stir until incorporated and steaming hot. Serve immediately or let cool, then refrigerate.

mint, cilantro, lime juice, clove garlic, salt, freshly ground pepper, olive oil, shrimp, noodles, canola oil, tomatoes

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/mint-cilantro-shrimp-with-soba-noodles-1201510 (may not work)