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"Peanut butter [is] the pâté of childhood."
-Florence Fabricant, Writer

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In your neighborhood Asian restaurant this recipe would likely have twice the fat and 4 times the sodium. In the time it takes to drive to and from the restaurant you can have much better food cooked in a single pan. Easy!

I love the rich peanut flavor and cooking the rice noodles this way help create a silky sauce. If you like it a bit spicier you can replace some of the sesame oil with chili oil. 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon will add a lot of flavor.


 

Shrimp with Rice Noodles and Peanut Sauce

Servings: 2 | Serving size: 4 ounces shrimp with noodles and sauce

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied. Leftovers are fair - reheat gently to avoid overcooking the shrimp.

Shrimp with Rice Noodles and Peanut Sauce recipe from Dr. Gourmet

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 3/4 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp. dark sesame oil
  • 1/2 small white onion (diced)
  • 1 rib celery (finely diced)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 4 ounces brown rice noodles
  • 8 ounces shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 Tbsp. cilantro leaves

Whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, water, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, rice vinegar, ginger and pepper. When the sauce is well blended, set aside.

Place the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

Add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir frequently.

Add the celery and carrots. Cook for about 2 minutes. Stir frequently.

Add the peanut sauce and stir.

Add the rice noodles and cover. (Do not precook the noodles.)

Cook for two minutes and stir the noodles into the sauce using tongs.

Cover and cook for another two minutes and stir.

Add the shrimp and cover.

Stir the shrimp into the noodles about every 2 minutes.

The shrimp will take about 6 to 8 minutes to cook through.

Add water 1/4 cup at a time as needed.

Serve topped with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 4 ounces shrimp with noodles and sauce

Servings: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories 510 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value
Total Fat 18g 24%
    Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
    Monounsaturated Fat 7g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 185mg 61%
Sodium 490mg 22%
Total Carbohydrates 56g 21%
    Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
    Sugars 6g
Protein 32g
Vitamin A 58% Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 9% Iron 9%
Vitamin K 20mcg Potassium 700mg