Peanut Noodles with Shrimp
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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