Peanut Noodles

INGREDIENTS:

For the Sauce:

• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1-2 teaspoons chili garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Noodles:

• 1 pound jumbo raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 10 ounces pasta, like whole grain spaghetti
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
• 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup dry roasted salted peanuts, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Bring water to boil, and cook the pasta as directed on the box.
2. To prepare the sauce mix all of the ingredients in a liquid measuring cups. Whisk or use a fork to mix until smooth.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with non-stick spray. Add shrimp, and sauté for about 3 minutes on each side, or until done.
4. In a large bowl combine sauce, cooked shrimp, cooked pasta, bell pepper, carrots, and green onions. Toss until combined.  Garnish with chopped peanuts.
5. Serve immediately.

Source: Food Fanatic