Southeast Asian Garlic Shrimp and Herb Noodle Salad

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3 ounce package mung bean noodles*

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined

Kosher salt

7 medium cloves garlic, finely minced

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips

1 carrot, sliced into thin strips (about 1/2 cup)

1 red jalapeno, very thinly sliced or minced (with seeds if you like it hot)

1/2 cup mixed roughly chopped mint, cilantro, and basil

3 tablespoons nam pla or fish sauce*

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1 limes cut in wedges for serving

1 teaspoon sugar

2 to 3 scallions, both white and green, very thinly sliced