Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp stir fry served over noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces noodles (such as lo mein or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup mixed stir-fry vegetables (e.g., broccoli florets, sliced carrots, bell pepper strips)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth and cornstarch. Pour into the skillet with the vegetables.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like snap peas, mushrooms, or water chestnuts.
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp stir fry, noodles, quick dinner, easy recipe, asian cuisine