Thai Noodle Salad With Shrimp And Sugar Snap Peas

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This is an adopted recipe. some items have already been updated by me but i am definitely looking for input!!

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Steps

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In the bowl of a food processor , combine the peanut butter , ginger , garlic , pepper flakes , fish sauce and sugar and pulse until finely chopped.

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Do not overprocess.

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Add the lime juice and pulse to blend.

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Add the basil , cilantro and mint leaves and pulse until evenly chopped.

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Scrape down the sides of the processor.

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Pour the sesame oil through the feed tube , pulsing until the pesto is emulsified.

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Scrape the pesto into a bowl and set aside.

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Blanch the sugar snap peas in salted boiling water , drain , shock under cold water , then blot dry.

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Cook the noodles according to the package directions , then drain and cool.

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Combine the noodles , shrimp , sugar snap peas and scallions in a large bowl.

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Pour the pesto over the mixture , turning to coat evenly.

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Sprinkle the toasted peanuts over the top and serve.

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Ingredients

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chunky peanut butter, gingerroot, garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, thai fish sauce, sugar, fresh lime juice, basil leaves, cilantro leaf, toasted sesame oil, sugar snap pea, udon noodles, large shrimp, scallions, peanuts