Spicy Peanut Noodles With Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For Peanut Sauce
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 - 1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 -2 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
For Shrimp
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
cooking spray
For Pasta
4 cups cooked thick udon noodles or 4 cups linguine (8 ounces uncooked)
1 red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
3/4 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/4 cup green onion, cut diagonally
3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
4 lime wedges (optional)

Preparation

To prepare sauce, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt; stir with a whisk.
To prepare the shrimp, toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Saute in nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 3 minutes on each side or until done.
To prepare pasta, combine peanut sauce, shrimp noodles, bell pepper, cucumber, and onions in a large bowl; toss well.
Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges, if desired.