Shrimp with Thai Noodles and Peanut Sauce

3/4

cup water

1/2

cup creamy peanut butter

1/4

cup purchased Italian salad dressing

tablespoon brown sugar

tablespoons soy sauce

teaspoon grated gingerroot

1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

(7 to 8-oz.) pkg. Thai rice noodles or 8 oz. uncooked linguine

lb. shelled deveined cooked medium shrimp, tails removed

medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips

1/4

cup sliced green onions including tops

medium lime, cut into wedges

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1

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.
2

Cook rice noodles as directed on package, adding shrimp during last minute of cooking time. Drain well; return to saucepan.
3

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.

The cuisine of Thailand is rapidly gaining world popularity. It typically has a sweet/sour/salty taste. Look for these rice noodles and other specialties exported by Thailand at an Asian market or the ethnic section of the grocery store.
Let children help when cooking the rice noodles. They will be fascinated to see the noodles become transparent during cooking.
A stir-fried vegetable, such as spinach, broccoli or green beans, would be a nice side dish with this entree.

Nutrition Information

3 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.