Garlic-Chili Shrimp Skewers With Peanut Noodles and Broccoli

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This is such a delicious meal, I love it and it doesn['t take anytime to make - love the flavor!!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• coarse salt
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 32 large shrimp, frozen, peeled, deveined, thawed
• 1 1⁄2 lbs broccoli, cut into florets, stems peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick (1 to 2 heads)

• GARLIC-CHILI OIL

• 6 garlic cloves, peeles
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• coarse salt
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

directions

1. PEANUT NOODLES: Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cool water.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add spaghetti, season with salt and toss to comine.
3. SHRIMP SKEWERS: Heat broiler with rack set 4-inches from heat. Thread shrimp onto 8 skewers (4 shrimp each) ; transfer to a broiler pan or broilerproof baking sheet (If using bamboo or wooden skewers, cover exposed parts with aluminum foil to prevent scorching). Dividing evenly, spoon 2 tablespoons Garlic-Chili oil onto shrimp; set aside.
4. BROCCOLI: Place broccoli, 1 tablespoons Garlic-Chili oil, and 3/4 cups water in a large skillet,. Simmer, covered, over medium heat, until tender, 5-7 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, broil shrimp until opaque throughout, 3-4 minutes. Serve with noodles and broccoli; drizzle all with remaining Garlic-Chili oil.
6. GARLIC-CHILI OIL: Using a chef's knife, coarsely chop garlic with red pepper flakes. Gather into a pile; sprinkle generously with salt. Place flat side of knife blade on top of garlic, with sharp blade facing away from you; press down firmly, pulling knife toward you. Repeat until a paste forms. Combine in a small bowl with vegetable oil Makes 5 Tablespoons.