SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP WITH RICE NOODLES

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This dish has the starch built in, and because the recipe includes lots of fresh veggies, it qualifies as a one-dish meal. From Adam Hickman, Cooking Light AUGUST 2012

Provided by McGelby

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste, such as Huy Fong)
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
12 ounces peeled and deveined medium shrimp
4 ounces uncooked flat rice noodles (pad thai noodles)
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoons chopped unsalted cashews
1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 green Thai chile, halved
12 sweet mini bell peppers, halved
3/4 cup matchstick-cut carrot
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup snow peas, trimmed
3/4 cup fresh bean sprout

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Add shrimp to vinegar mixture; toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  • Add cashews, garlic, ginger, and chile to pan; stir-fry 1 minute or until garlic begins to brown.
  • Remove cashew mixture from pan with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
  • Increase heat to high.
  • Add sweet peppers, carrot, and salt to pan; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp mixture (do not drain); stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Stir in noodles and peas; cook 1 minute, tossing to coat.
  • Return cashew mixture to pan.
  • Add bean sprouts; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, tossing frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 108, Sodium 846.8, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 15.7, Protein 18.3

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