Peanutty Somen Noodles with Shrimp

8 ounces uncooked somen noodles
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish, optional

Cook noodles according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, and hot sauce. Whisk until blended and set pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Simmer 10 minutes.

Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and saute 2 minutes. Add shrimp and saute 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of the peanut sauce sauce and simmer 2 minutes, until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through. Drain noodles and add to shrimp mixture. Toss to combine.

Transfer noodle mixture to 4 individual plates and top each serving with peanuts, scallions and cilantro, if desired.



Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SAHAKANOUCH.