Thai Shrimp and Noodles
3 stalks McCormick Lemon Grass
3 C. hot water
1/2 C. dry white wine or sherry
1 1/2 tsp. Garlic Salt
1 tsp. Szechwan Seasoning (or 1 tsp. ground ginger and 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes)
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 T. cornstarch mixed with 2 T. water
6 oz. angel hair pasta or Chinese (ramen) noodles
4 C. torn fresh spinach leaves
1/4 C. cashews
Place lemon grass and water in 1-quart glass measure; cover and heat in microwave on HIGH 5 minutes; cool. Remove lemon grass to cutting board. Reserve liquid. Slice lengthwise then finely chop. Return lemon grass to water. (This can be done ahead for flavor to develop.) Combine lemon grass and water, wine, garlic salt and Szechwan seasoning in large skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in shrimp and cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink and mixture thickens, 3-4 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water 3-4 minutes in large saucepan. Drain and rinse pasta. Coat saucepan with nonstick cooking spray; return pasta to saucepan. Add spinach and shrimp mixture; toss. Garnish with cashews. Serve in bowls.
Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 212
Fat: 4g
Fiber: 3g