Shanghai Pasta (With Shrimp And Sweet Bell Peppers)

Name: Shanghai Pasta (With Shrimp And Sweet Bell Peppers)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MAIN DISH; 8 ounces dried fettuccine pasta (or other type such as Linguine, Fusilli, etc.); 1/2 medium red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced; 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced; 1 cup green beans, the slender kind, cut in half (or you may substitute 1 cup pea pods); 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 12 ounces frozen large shrimp, without tails (peeled, deveined and thawed, 26 to 30 shrimp per pound count); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or you may substitute 1/2 tsp. ginger root powder); 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; SAUCE; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon bottled plum sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon red chili paste (optional); GARNISH; 2 green onions, sliced thin; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

MAIN DISH
8 ounces dried fettuccine pasta (or other type such as Linguine, Fusilli, etc.)
1/2 medium red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced
1 cup green beans, the slender kind, cut in half (or you may substitute 1 cup pea pods)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
12 ounces frozen large shrimp, without tails (peeled, deveined and thawed, 26 to 30 shrimp per pound count)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or you may substitute 1/2 tsp. ginger root powder)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
SAUCE
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon bottled plum sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red chili paste (optional)
GARNISH
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

1
Mix ingredients for the sauce (listed above) and set aside.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
3
In a large skillet or wok, cook and stir green beans and sweet peppers in hot oil for five minutes. Push veggies to the side if using a wok. Otherwise pour them in with the pasta to free up the skillet.
4
Add a little oil to the skillet if needed, to continue. Add the garlic, ginger, and black pepper. When oil is hot, add the shrimp and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until they are opaque.
5
Add sauce to skillet. (If substituting pea pods for green beans, add them now too).
6
Finally, add pasta, green beans and sweet peppers back into the skillet and heat through.
7
To serve, top with sesame seeds and green onions.

520

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MAIN DISH, 8 ounces dried fettuccine pasta (or other type such as Linguine, Fusilli, etc.), 1/2 medium red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced, 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Shanghai Pasta (With Shrimp And Sweet Bell Peppers) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!