Shrimp with Thai Noodles and Peanut Sauce

 

3/4

cup water

1/2

cup creamy peanut butter

1/4

cup purchased Italian salad dressing

1

tablespoon brown sugar

2

tablespoons soy sauce

1

teaspoon grated gingerroot

1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1

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

1

lb. shelled deveined cooked medium shrimp, tails removed

1

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

1/4

cup sliced green onions including tops

1

medium lime, cut into wedges

• 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.