PEANUT NOODLES WITH SHRIMP
Don't order takeout. You can make these super easy Thai-inspired peanut noodles at home for a fraction of the cost. First, make a quick peanut sauce of peanut butter (chunky or smooth, your call), lime juice, lime zest, sugar, fish sauce and water. Toss rice noodles into boiling water and remove from heat to soften. Meanwhile, sauté the shrimp with a heady combination of scallions, carrots, garlic and chile (for a meatless version, leave out the shrimp or substitute tofu). When the noodles are soft, but not mushy, drain and toss with the shrimp, vegetables and peanut sauce. Garnish with herbs and lime wedges. Now go directly to your junk drawer and throw away all of your takeout menus.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, one pot, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Cut two limes into wedges and set aside. Grate zest from remaining lime into a large bowl and squeeze in its juice. Add peanut butter, sugar, nam pla and enough water to make a smooth sauce (start with 1/2 cup and add more as needed).
- When water comes to a boil, put noodles in pot; remove from heat.
- Put oil in a large skillet over high heat. A minute later, add shrimp and season with salt. Cook and stir until shrimp just begins to turn pink. Add scallions, carrots, garlic and chile and keep cooking and stirring until vegetables soften a bit and shrimp cooks through, just a minute or two more. Remove from heat.
- Noodles should be soft but not mushy; if they are not soft enough, let them sit a few more minutes. Drain noodles and toss them in a bowl along with shrimp mixture and peanut sauce. Sprinkle with lots of pepper and toss well; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot or at room temperature, garnished with herbs and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 706, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 100 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1049 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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nathan mesfin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The noodles are perfectly cooked and the sauce is divine. I highly recommend this recipe.
Muhammad arshman09
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the noodles turned out great. The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but I would definitely make this again with a milder sauce.
Abuzar Bhatti
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting peanut noodle recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. The sauce is unique and flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Nathan Riley
[email protected]This is my new favorite peanut noodle recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Elon Pizza
[email protected]I was really looking forward to trying this recipe, but I was disappointed. The shrimp were overcooked and the sauce was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Lucia
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in under 30 minutes.
Oneil Johnson
[email protected]The noodles were a little bland for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend adding more vegetables to the dish.
Muhammad faizan Durrani
[email protected]This was my first time making peanut noodles and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the noodles turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Israt Jahan Jemi
[email protected]I was looking for a new peanut noodle recipe and this one did not disappoint. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Joannie Padilla
[email protected]The sauce is amazing! I used a little more peanut butter than the recipe called for and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Sky Austin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the noodles turned out great. They were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Thaksila Karunarathna
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.