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Thai Lime Shrimp & Noodles

Name: Thai Lime Shrimp & Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup minced fresh basil; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 4 teaspoons Thai red chili paste; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined; 12 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; 2 tablespoons grated lime zest

2 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

The flavors just keep popping in this quick dinner! Use as much lime zest and chili paste as you like. My family is into spicy foods, but I kept the heat moderate in this version. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

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Ingredients

1 cup minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons Thai red chili paste
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
12 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons grated lime zest

Directions

Place the first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Remove 1 tablespoon mixture; toss with shrimp.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the shrimp mixture; stir-fry 2-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from pan; keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and shrimp mixture.
Add broth, coconut milk, salt and remaining basil mixture to same pan. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in lime zest.
Drain pasta; add pasta and shrimp to sauce, tossing to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 462 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 874mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.

Thai Lime Shrimp & Noodles

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