- 1 red chile (such as Fresno), finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 cups snow peas, thinly sliced (about 8 ounces)
- 1 pound udon noodles
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped roasted salted peanuts
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- Whisk chile, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, peanut butter, sesame oil, ginger, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add snow peas and toss to combine.
- Cook udon in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Add shrimp 3 minutes before noodles are done and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Drain noodles and shrimp and add to dressing; stir vigorously to combine.
- Transfer noodle mixture to a serving bowl or platter. Top with peanuts and cilantro. Serve immediately or at room temperature.