Spicy Garlic Shrimp Noodles (Print View)
Tender shrimp, garlic noodles, crisp veggies, and bold chili-soy sauce ready in 30 minutes for a lively weeknight meal.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Noodles
02 - 10 oz rice noodles or egg noodles
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small carrot, julienned
05 - 2 green onions, sliced
06 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped, plus extra for garnish
→ Sauce
08 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
10 - 1 tbsp fish sauce
11 - 1½ tbsp sriracha, adjust to taste
12 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
13 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Cooking
14 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
15 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sriracha, brown sugar, and sesame oil until well combined. Set aside.
03 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
04 - Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan in an even layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
05 - In the same pan, add the sliced bell pepper and julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly tender but still retaining a crisp bite.
06 - Return the cooked noodles and shrimp to the pan. Pour the prepared sauce over everything and toss thoroughly until all components are evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
07 - Remove the pan from heat. Add the sliced green onions and chopped cilantro, tossing gently to incorporate.
08 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sauce strikes that perfect balance between savory sweet and just enough heat to make things interesting without overwhelming the delicate shrimp
- You get that restaurant quality wok seared flavor in under 30 minutes even on a weeknight when energy is low
02 -
- Overcooked rubbery shrimp is the one mistake that will ruin this dish so watch them like a hawk and pull them the moment they turn pink
- Have all your ingredients prepped and the sauce mixed before you turn on the stove because once you start cooking everything moves fast
03 -
- Dry your shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before adding them to the pan this prevents them from steaming and helps them develop a nice sear
- Taste your sauce before adding it to the pan and adjust the heat level or sweetness to your preference