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 February 2004
 
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	| Spicy Shrimp (or Chicken) with Udon Noodles |  Wed, 11 February 2004 22:22 |  |  |  
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| 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined or chicken chunks 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
 3 tablespoons red curry paste
 3 tablespoons brown sugar
 1 tablespoon chili oil or vegetable oil
 1-1/2 cups (2 x 1/4-inch) julienne-cut red bell pepper
 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
 1 cup fresh bean sprouts (about 2 ounces)
 6 cups cooked udon noodles (thick, round fresh Japanese wheat noodles) or spaghetti (about 8 ounces uncooked)
 Cooking spray
 6 tablespoons chopped peanuts
 
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| Starting at the tail end, butterfly each shrimp, cutting to, but not through, outside of shrimp. Set aside. Combine lime rind and next 5 ingredients (lime rind through chili oil); stir well. Combine 1/3 cup marinade with shrimp in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag, and marinate shrimp in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Combine remaining 1/3 cup marinade, bell pepper, and next 4 ingredients (bell pepper through noodles) in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp; saute 5 minutes or until done. Combine shrimp with pasta mixture, and toss gently. Sprinkle each serving with nuts. 
To Freeze: Freeze in freezer safe container.
 
To Reheat: Heat in microwave until hot.
 
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