Spicy Peanut Noodles with Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This seafood dish is packed with flavor and because shrimp cooks fast, this recipe is a great weeknight option. If you don't want the peanut noodles too spicy, start with only 1 teaspoon chile paste. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little water-it should be the consistency of unwhipped cream. Ingredients:
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter |
1/4 to 1/3 cup water |
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce |
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar |
1 to 2 teaspoons chile paste with garlic |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided |
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined |
cooking spray |
4 cups cooked thick udon noodles or linguine (8 ounces uncooked) |
1 red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips |
3/4 cup chopped seeded cucumber |
1/4 cup diagonally cut green onions |
3 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts |
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves |
4 lime wedges (optional) |
Directions:
1. To prepare sauce, combine the first 6 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir with a whisk.
2. To prepare the shrimp, toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sauté in nonstick skillet coat ed with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 3 minutes on each side or until done.
3. To prepare pasta, combine peanut sauce, shrimp, noodles, bell pepper, cucumber, and onions in a large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
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