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Shrimp Banh Mi
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
EatingWell; 247 calories
Ingredients:
1 large carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 1/2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
3/4 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 french baguettes, halved lengthwise
1 lb peeled and cooked shrimp, tails removed
18 slices cucumbers
3 scallions, thinly sliced lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
Directions:
1. Place carrot and vinegar in a small bowl, stir to combine; let marinate while working on the rest of the ingredients.
2. Add cilantro, mayonnaise, yogurt, fish sauce, lime juice, and cayenne to a bowl; stir to combine.
3. Spread 2 teaspoons of this sauce on the bottom half of each baguette; add the shrimp to the remaining sauce; toss to coat.
4. Using a slotted spoon, divide carrot among the baguettes (discard vinegar).
5. Top with shrimp, cucumber, and scallions; sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired; cover with top half of baguette.
6. Cut each baguette into two 6-inch sandwiches.
By RecipeOfHealth.com