Peanut Noodles with Shrimp
No need to order takeout! Make these delicious Thai peanut noodles with shrimp.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 629 kcal
Ingredients
- 10 oz rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ yellow onion sliced thin
- 1 small red bell pepper sliced thin
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snap peas sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 lb. medium sized shrimp deveined
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons scallions finely chopped
- 1 lime sliced in wedges for garnish
Peanut Sauce
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha optional
Instructions
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First, bring a large pot of water to boil and salt. Add rice noodles and turn off heat. Allow noodles to sit for at least 5-7 minutes.
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Add all ingredients for sauce in a medium-sized bowl and mix well. Set aside.
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Saute onions, peppers, carrots, for 3 minutes, then add snow peas and garlic.
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Add shrimp to sautéed vegetables, and saute for 4-5 minutes.
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Add cooked noodles to shrimp, then add sauce and mix well. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of water to loosen the sauce. Cook for a few minutes until sauce is warmed through.
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Finally, add cilantro and mint. Garnish with scallions, and serve with a slice of lime.
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