Thai Shrimp and Noodles

Thai Dinner Recipes

8 oz. spaghetti, broken 1.5 lb. broccoli florets (5 cups) 1 lb. fresh or frozen shrimp in shells, peeled/deveined, with tails intact 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 to 1/3 cup soy sauce 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar 2 Tbsp. sesame oil 1 Tbsp. chili oil or 1 Tbsp. cooking oil plus a dash of hot pepper sauce 1 Tbsp. grated gingerroot 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 green onions, chopped 1/3 cup chopped cashews or almonds

In a 4 quart pot bring a large amount of water to boiling. Add pasta; cook for 4 minutes. Add broccoli; cook for 2 mins. Add shrimp; cook 2-3 minutes or until shrimp is pink. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine peanut butter and soy sauce. Stir in vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, gingerroot, and garlic. Drain spaghetti mix; return to pan. Add peanut butter mix, green onions and nuts. Toss gently to coat. Turn into serving bowl. Makes 6 servings. Enjoy! -Diana

Submitted by Diana Bogue
Contributed on: Friday June 1st, 2007