Garlic-Chili Shrimp Skewers with Peanut Noodles and Broccoli

Name: Garlic-Chili Shrimp Skewers with Peanut Noodles and Broccoli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti; Coarse salt for pasta water; 2 tablespoons peanut butter; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 32 large frozen shrimp (1 1/2 pounds), peeled, deveined, and thawed; 3 tablespoons garlic-chili oil; 1 1/2 pounds (1 to 2 heads) broccoli, cut into florets with stems peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick

Recipe GLPR45587deda50bcc

Asian

Main Course

45 min

470 cal

Servings: 4

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

Succulent shrimp skewers seasoned with garlic and chili are served alongside tender spaghetti tossed in a savory peanut sauce and crisp-tender broccoli. This vibrant, balanced dish comes together in under 45 minutes and delivers bold flavors with a satisfying combination of protein, vegetables, and noodles.

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Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti

Coarse salt for pasta water

2 tablespoons peanut butter

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

32 large frozen shrimp (1 1/2 pounds), peeled, deveined, and thawed

3 tablespoons garlic-chili oil

1 1/2 pounds (1 to 2 heads) broccoli, cut into florets with stems peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick

Directions

Soak 16 wooden skewers in water for at least 10 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water for the sauce.
While pasta cooks, prepare the peanut sauce: in a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and light brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
Pat the thawed shrimp dry with paper towels. Thread 2 shrimp onto each soaked wooden skewer.
Heat garlic-chili oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, carefully place the shrimp skewers in the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until shrimp are opaque and firm and reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Transfer to a plate.
In the same skillet, add broccoli florets and stems. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Season lightly with salt.
Return the cooked spaghetti to the pot. Add the peanut sauce and stir well to coat the noodles evenly, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
Divide the peanut noodles among four plates or bowls. Top with broccoli and shrimp skewers. Serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Garlic-chili oil is the one ingredient that forces a second stop—Harris Teeter carries it, but most Food Lion and ALDI locations do not, adding time to a weeknight errand. The actual prep time is closer to 55 minutes once you account for shrimp marinating, broccoli prep, skewer assembly, and noodle cooking, so the stated 45 is optimistic. Cost per serving runs about $4.50 to $5.00 with shrimp being the primary driver, which is reasonable. The dish reheats unevenly because noodles dry out and shrimp toughens, so it is really a same-night meal.