Spicy Peanut Noodles with Shrimp

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4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups pasta)
By Allison Fishman
August 2003
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

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

  • Peanut sauce:
  • 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
  • Shrimp:
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Cooking spray
  • Pasta:
  • 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)

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 424
  • Caloriesfromfat 28%
  • Fat 13.2g
  • Satfat 2.6g
  • Monofat 5.6g
  • Polyfat 3.8g
  • Protein 25g
  • Carbohydrate 51.1g
  • Fiber 3.5g
  • Cholesterol 129mg
  • Iron 3mg
  • Sodium 765mg
  • Calcium 66mg

How to Make It

Step 1

To prepare sauce, combine the first 6 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir with a whisk.

Step 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.

Step 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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Ratings & Reviews

Aggiehazel's Review

devlinseat
January 24, 2014
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devlinseat's Review

luvdaspicy
October 04, 2013
quick and easy! very flavorful! I add crushed garlic and a splash of fish sauce instead of salt, reduced fat crunchy pb and use only add 1-2 TBSP water ~ Delicious

Barbawana's Review

Barbawana
November 05, 2012
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teacooking's Review

Moniac
June 04, 2012
Put this together in 45 minutes, start to finish, even with frozen shrimp. I sautéed the red pepper before adding the shrimp but otherwise followed the recipe. The peanut sauce is rich and satisfying so don't forget the squeeze of lime for freshness.

fayj1977's Review

teacooking
April 26, 2011
Always a huge crowd pleaser. Delicious flavors. Very easy to make. I use whole wheat linguini to make it healthier, but Udon noodles make it taste the best.

ChefAmandaLynn's Review

Aggiehazel
August 10, 2010
Quick, Easy, and flavorful weeknight recipe, could serve with cooked chicken just as easily as with the shrimp.

luvdaspicy's Review

moonahnka
April 15, 2010
Love, Love, Love this recipe! Anytime I get that hankering for a spicy peanutty sauce - this is my go to! I usually add a little more spice and also some chicken with the shrimp and veggies.

Moniac's Review

fayj1977
January 03, 2010
I've been making this recipe since '03 regularly. It is fast, easy and delicious and everyone I've ever served it to has raved about it. I use 2 teasp. chili paste and often just crunchy peanut butter. Otherwise I don't change a thing. It's perfect. I rarely serve it with anything as it is satisfying and nutritious on it's own.

moonahnka's Review

ChefAmandaLynn
November 12, 2009
Very good and very fast to make.