Recipe: Shrimp and Sesame Noodles with Peanut Dressing (using Italian dressing)

SHRIMP AND SESAME NOODLES

1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 bottle Newman's Own Light Italian Dressing, divided use
2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 oz angel hair pasta (or capellini), uncooked
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)

In medium bowl, mix shrimp with 1/3 cup Italian dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

In small bowl, use whisk to combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, ginger, red pepper and remaining Italian dressing; set aside.

After shrimp has marinated 1 hour, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan over high heat, heat vegetable oil and sesame oil until very hot; cook carrot 1 minute.

Drain shrimp and discard dressing. Add shrimp and green onions to carrot in pan. Cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque throughout.

In large bowl, toss hot pasta with dressing mixture and shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings