Curried Shrimp in Peanut Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A Cooking Light recipes that says if peanut butter in the sauce is new to you, get ready for a tasty surprise. Recipe calls for fettuccine; however, you could definitely substitute brown rice or regular white rice. Ingredients:
8 ounces fettuccine, uncooked |
2/3 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth |
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (1/2 inch piece) |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 1/2 cups green onions, sliced |
2 teaspoons curry powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced |
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined |
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. While pasta cooks, place broth and next 5 ingredients (broth through ginger) in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions, curry, and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add shrimp; cook 6 minutes or until shrimp are done. Stir in peanut sauce; cook for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Serve over pasta and sprinkle with cilantro.
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