Peanutty Somen Noodles with Shrimp

• 8 ounces uncooked somen noodles
• 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• Chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish, optional

1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, and hot sauce.
3. Whisk until blended and set pan over medium heat.
4. Bring to a simmer.
5. Simmer 10 minutes.
6. Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Add ginger and garlic and saute 2 minutes.
8. Add bell pepper and saute 2 minutes.
9. Add shrimp and saute 2 minutes.
10. Add 1 cup of the peanut sauce sauce and simmer 2 minutes, until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through.
11. Drain noodles and add to shrimp mixture.
12. Toss to combine.
13. Transfer noodle mixture to 4 individual plates and top each serving with peanuts, scallions and cilantro, if desired.
14. Reserve remaining peanut sauce for additional meals such as Robin's Steak Salad with Peanut-lime Dressing, or Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce.

somen noodles, chicken broth, soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, hot sauce, peanut oil, fresh ginger, garlic, green bell pepper, shrimp, peanuts, scallions, cilantro

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/peanutty-somen-noodles-with-shrimp-recipe.html (may not work)