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Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles

This shrimp stir fry with noodles is a fast, weeknight-friendly dinner with juicy pink shrimp, crisp-tender mixed vegetables, and noodles that turn glossy from soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Stir Fry
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Quick-cooking star ingredient
  • 8 oz noodles (eg. rice noodles or egg noodles) Cooked until tender and drained well
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas) Use a quick-cooking vegetable mix
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Main seasoning and sauce base
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For cooking
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic Adds fragrant flavor
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger Enhances stir-fry flavor
To Taste
  • Salt and pepper For seasoning, use lightly with soy sauce
  • Green onions For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Set a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Cooking
  1. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  3. Toss in the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until bright and tender.
  4. Add the drained noodles and soy sauce. Toss everything together for about 2 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Be careful with salt as soy sauce provides plenty.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with green onions for added freshness.

Notes

For best results, avoid crowding the pan to keep vegetables crisp. Drain noodles well before adding to the stir fry.