Overloaded Shrimp Noodle Stir Fry Recipe For Weeknight Dinner

Explore the savory world of Shrimp Noodle Stir Fry recipe where tender shrimp meets the springy bite of noodles, all enrobed in a rich and subtly sweet sauce. Each forkful is a celebration of vibrant veggies and succulent seafood, promising a satisfying meal that's both quick and healthy.

Shrimp Noodle Stir Fry Recipe

Ingredients

• Noodles: 8 oz (225 g) of your favorite type
• Shrimp: 12 oz (350 g), raw, peeled, and deveined
• Vegetables:
  • Broccoli: 4 oz (100 g) of florets
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  • Onion: 1, sliced
  • Ginger: 1 small piece, minced
  • Carrot: 4 oz (100 g), julienned
  • Spring onions: 2, chopped
• For the sauce:
  • Oyster sauce: 2 tbsp
  • Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
• For cooking:
  • Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Seasoning:
  • Salt: a pinch
  • Black pepper: a pinch
• Garnish (optional):
  • Sesame seeds: 1 tbsp

Instructions

Prep the Noodles: 

• Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

Sauce Mixture:

• Mix the oyster sauce and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set this aside for later.

Cooking the Shrimp:

• Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 5 minutes or until they are cooked through. Remove the shrimp to a plate and set aside.

Vegetables:

• In the same pan, add the minced garlic, minced ginger, and chopped spring onions. Sauté for 1 minute.
• Add the sliced onion and sauté until it becomes soft.
• Then, add the broccoli florets and julienned carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Combining:

• To the vegetables in the pan, add the cooked noodles followed by the pre-mixed sauce. Stir well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.

Final Touches:

• Add back the shrimp to the pan, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and add extra chopped spring onions for garnish.

Serve:

• Serve the stir fry immediately while hot.

Tips for Making the Recipe

• Prepare all the vegetables ahead of time. This dish cooks very quickly once you start stir-frying.
• Cut veggies into different shapes for added texture.
• Avoid overcooking the vegetables to maintain a tender but crisp texture.
• A large wok is recommended for the best results, giving you more space to toss all the ingredients together effectively.

Enjoy your delicious Shrimp Noodle Stir Fry, a dish that's not only easy to make but loaded with flavors and ready in less than 30 minutes!

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