Spicy Peanut Noodles with Shrimp

Name: Spicy Peanut Noodles with Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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)

Submitted by Sharlene~W

"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."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 4

ingredients

For Peanut Sauce
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
For Shrimp
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
cooking spray
For Pasta
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

To prepare sauce, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt; stir with a whisk.
To prepare the shrimp, toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Saute in nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 3 minutes on each side or until done.
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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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Sharlene~W

Campbell, California

I live in the San Francisco area and love it here. I discovered Recipezaar (then Food.com..Genius Kitchen) in 2001 and have been so happy to have my favorite recipes stored safely here. I am mother to 7 and grandmother to 7. I love to knit, smock, sew, etc., but my favorite hobby of the moment is traditional rug hooking. This is a sample of what I do.? It's called "November".? I dyed most of the wool myself. It is made from wool flannel, cut into strips a little less than 1/4" and then worked into a linen backing. This is my 3rd rug.

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