Description
These Spicy Garlic Shrimp Noodles are a delicious Asian-inspired dish that’s quick and easy to make. Tender shrimp are cooked with garlic, ginger, and a spicy sauce, then tossed with rice noodles for a flavorful meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Noodles:
- 8 oz rice noodles or spaghetti
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegetarian)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- juice of ½ lime
Garnish:
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Chopped cilantro and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sriracha, brown sugar, and lime juice.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat sesame oil and vegetable oil in a skillet, add garlic and ginger, then cook the shrimp until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Toss and garnish: Add cooked noodles to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well, return shrimp to the pan, and cook briefly. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level to taste.
- Shrimp can be substituted with tofu or chicken.
- Leftovers reheat well for a tasty next-day lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
