Spicy Peanut Noodles with Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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If you don't like food too spicy, start with only 1 teaspoon of chili paste. The sauce should be the consistency of unwhipped cream. If it is too thick, add a bit more water. Ingredients:
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter |
1/4-1/3 cup water |
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce |
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar |
1 -2 teaspoon chili paste with garlic |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided |
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined |
cooking spray |
4 cups cooked thick udon noodles or 4 cups linguine (8 ounces uncooked) |
1 red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips |
3/4 cup chopped seeded cucumber |
1/4 cup green onion, cut diagonally |
3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped |
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves |
4 lime wedges (optional) |
Directions:
1. To prepare sauce, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt; stir with a whisk. 2. To prepare the shrimp, toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt. 3. Saute in nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 3 minutes on each side or until done. 4. To prepare pasta, combine peanut sauce, shrimp noodles, bell pepper, cucumber, and onions in a large bowl; toss well. 5. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro. 6. Serve with lime wedges, if desired. |
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