Thursday, May 6, 2010

Peanut-Sauced Shrimp and Pasta

1/2 of a 14-oz package, dried medium rice noodles
1 Tbsp cooking oil
12 oz peeled, deveined medium uncooked shrimp
12 oz fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut in 2-inch pieces (3 cups)
1 large red and/or yellow sweet pepper, cut in 3/4 inch pieces (1 cup)
1/2 cup bottled peanut sauce

1. Place noodles in large bowl. Bring 4 cups water to boiling; pour boiling water over noodles in bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, asparagus, and sweet peppers. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, until shrimp are opaque. Add peanut sauce; heat through.
3. Drain noodles. Divide noodles among shallow serving bowls, using a fork to twist noodles into nests. Top with shrimp, asparagus, and sweet pepper mixture. Serves 4.

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