Ingredients
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
Preparation
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.
Cook rice noodles as directed on package, adding shrimp during last minute of cooking time. Drain well; return to saucepan.
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.