Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Shrimp Pad Thai

Ingredients:
  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong)
  • 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
  • 4 cups snow peas
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/3 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts
  • 5 lime wedges
Directions:
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and set aside.

  • Combine teriyaki sauce, hot water, peanut butter, and Sriracha, stirring with a whisk.

  • Heat the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Add shrimp; sauté for 2 minutes or until shrimp are almost done. Add teriyaki sauce mixture, and cook for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Add pasta and snow peas; cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring well. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

Author: CookingLight.com

Nutritional Facts:

  • Calories - 431
  • Yields 5 servings
  • Serving size - 1 1/2 C pad thai, 1 Tbsp cilantro, 1 Tbps peanuts, 1 lime wedge

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