
Shrimp with Linguine and Peanut Butter Sauce
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- cooking spray
- 8 ounces of uncooked linguine
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup chopped, seeded cucumber
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 4 lime wedges (optional)
- Peanut Sauce
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chile paste with garlic
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
Directions
Cook pasta according to the package instructions.To prepare the shrimp, combine the shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Sauté in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 3 minutes on each side or until done.
To prepare the pasta, combine peanut sauce, shrimp, noodles, red bell pepper, cucumber, and onions in a large bowl; toss well.
Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges if desired.
Peanut Sauce
To prepare the sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients and stir with a whisk. Use ¼ cup water and, if the sauce is too thick for your tastes, thin it with the additional water.