SHRIMP WITH THAI NOODLES AND PEANUT SAUCE

Shrimp with Thai Noodles and Peanut Sauce image

Learn the quick trick to homemade peanut sauce (hint: it's peanut butter and prepared salad dressing) in this variation on one of Thailand's signature dishes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup purchased Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (7 to 8-oz.) pkg. Thai rice noodles or 8 oz. uncooked linguine
1 lb. shelled deveined cooked medium shrimp, tails removed
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips
1/4 cup sliced green onions including tops
1 medium lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

In small saucepan, combine water, peanut butter, salad dressing, brown sugar, soy sauce, gingerroot and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium-low heat until smooth and warm, stirring frequently. Set aside.
Cook rice noodles as directed on package, adding shrimp during last minute of cooking time. Drain well; return to saucepan.
Add bell pepper, onions and peanut butter mixture to rice noodles and shrimp; toss gently to mix. Serve with lime wedges. If desired, garnish with additional green onion tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1180 mg, Sugar 10 g