Description
This Shrimp and Noodle Stir Fry is a vibrant, quick-to-prepare dish loaded with succulent shrimp, tender noodles, and crisp vegetables tossed in a flavorful, savory stir fry sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in about 30 minutes and delivers a balanced meal with plenty of protein, fiber, and color. Enjoy bold Asian-inspired flavors in every bite—customizable to your favorite veggies and spice level.
Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 1 lb (450g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Noodles
- 8 oz (225g) dried rice noodles or lo mein noodles
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup (60ml) low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
For Cooking
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
Garnish
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Extra sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey or brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set the sauce aside.
- Stir Fry the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Stir Fry the Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Stir fry the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add bell pepper, carrot, and snow peas. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are brightly colored and just tender.
- Combine and Finish: Add the cooked noodles and shrimp back to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together for 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is evenly coated and heated through. Stir in the green onions at the end.
- Serve: Divide the stir fry into bowls and garnish with extra green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute other vegetables like broccoli, mushrooms, or baby spinach for variety.
- Use pre-cooked noodles to save extra time.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for desired spice.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce, and gluten-free noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
