Spicy Shrimp Pasta

By Gibby

Adapted from Cooking for Friends. Ginger, garlic, onions, peppers and lime combine to create this spicy pasta with shrimp and mushrooms.

Ingredients

• 1 box (8 oz.) uncooked vermicelli
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 2 bell peppers, any color, cut into thin strips
• 12 oz. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsp. lime zest
• 2 tbsp. lime juice, preferably fresh
• 2 tsp. sesame oil

Details

Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from gourmetrecipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain and set aside.

While pasta is cooking, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat in a large wok or skillet. And ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds to release the fragrance. Add onion and stir-fry until translucent, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and peppers and stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Transfer vegetables to another container.

Add the remaining olive oil to the pan. Add the shrimp. Stir-fry until shrimp turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.

Put vegetables back in the pan. Add all remaining ingredients. Stir to coat vegetables and heat through.

Fill serving plates with pasta and top with shrimp and vegetables. Top with sesame seeds, if desired.