Rice Noodles With Shrimp And Basil-Mint Pesto

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
Rice noodles do a fabulous job of absorbing the pesto flavor. When measuring the basil and mint, don't pack the leaves, or you'll end up with a thick paste instead of a juicy pesto.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 1/3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
* 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
* 1/3 cup macadamia nuts
* 2 tablespoons water
* 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 tablespoon fish sauce
* 1 1/2 teaspoons green curry paste
* 1 teaspoon minced garlic
* 1/2 pound skinny rice stick noodles
* Cooking spray
* 3 cups peeled and deveined small shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)
* 2 cups chopped tomato
* 5 mint sprigs (optional)
== Directions ==
# Place first 9 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
# Cook noodles in boiling water 3 minutes or until done.
# Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
# Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
# Add shrimp; sauté 3 minutes or until done.
# Stir in pesto, noodles, and tomato; cook until thoroughly heated.
# Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.
Yield: 5 servings (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups)
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