Name: Udon Noodles with Shrimp, Snow Peas, and Peanuts
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 red chile (such as Fresno), finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 6 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 6 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons peanut butter; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 2 cups snow peas, thinly sliced (about 8 ounces); 1 pound udon noodles; 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped roasted salted peanuts; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

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Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

1 red chile (such as Fresno), finely chopped

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

6 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

6 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons peanut butter

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

2 cups snow peas, thinly sliced (about 8 ounces)

1 pound udon noodles

1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined

1/3 cup coarsely chopped roasted salted peanuts

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk chile, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, peanut butter, sesame oil, ginger, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add snow peas and toss to combine.
Step 2
Cook udon in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Add shrimp 3 minutes before noodles are done and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Drain noodles and shrimp and add to dressing; stir vigorously to combine.
Step 3
Transfer noodle mixture to a serving bowl or platter. Top with peanuts and cilantro. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

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