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Shrimp Stir Fry With Noodles

Name: Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 14.2 ounces fresh Hokkien stir-fry noodles (or 8 oz dry lo mein noodles or spaghetti) ** see note; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil; ¼ cup reduced sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 4 teaspoons vegetable oil (divided use); 1 pound medium or large shrimp, (peeled and deveined); 2 cups broccoli (cut into small florets); 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced); ½ cup julienned or shredded carrots; 2 scallions, sliced, (white and green parts separated); 2 cloves garlic (minced); Optional garnish: sliced scallions and sesame seeds

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This tasty Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles features succulent shrimp, colorful veggies, and comforting noodles, all coated in a delicious sweet and savory sauce. This easy recipe is a one-pan dish that's better than take out and can be made in just 30 minutes!

Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles in a black bowl with a gray napkin and wooden chopsticks nearby.

This tasty shrimp stir fry with noodles is an easy recipe that's quick to make, packed with flavor, and healthier than take out! It's always a good idea to have an arsenal of quick and easy weeknight dinner recipes in your back pocket. Some of my favorites are my bang bang salmon bites, spicy tuna poke bowls, and Thai salmon curry.

Now I'm excited to bring you this healthy shrimp stir fry that's packed with succulent shrimp, vibrant veggies, comforting noodles, and a delectable stir fry sauce. It's a dish that your whole family will love that's both nourishing and easy to make in just one pan.

In a world where take out can often win the convenience race, this tasty shrimp stir fry with noodles offers a healthier and equally convenient option. So the next time you're looking to solve the dinner dilemma, try this easy recipe. After all, a meal that's quick to make, brimming with flavor, and healthier than takeout is a win-win for everyone!

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Why You'll Love This Dish
Doctor's Tips
How To Make Stir Fry
Ingredients
How To Make Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles Step-By-Step
Chef's Tips
Recipe FAQs
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Why You'll Love This Dish

Quick and Easy- make this dish in just 30 minutes!
Loaded with Fresh Veggies- packed with colorful vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
Succulent shrimp- provide lean protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which have numerous health benefits
Packed with Flavor- the sweet and savory sauce made with hoisin sauce provides tons of flavor. Both kids and adults will love it!
Customizable- tailor this recipe to your preferences with your favorite noodles, vegetables, and protein
Perfect for Meal Prep- cook up extra for lunches and dinners throughout the week

Doctor's Tips

Shrimp is one of my favorite proteins to cook because it's delicious, cooks in minutes, and is good for you too!
Seafood is a staple of the Mediterranean diet, which is a healthy-eating plan that incorporates the traditional flavors and ingredients of the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.
Numerous studies have shown that a Mediterranean-style diet can help reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, certain types of cancer, depression, and cognitive decline
To learn more, read my post about the health benefits of seafood.

How To Make Stir Fry

A good stir-fry can be a home cook’s best friend! But sometimes stir fry can end up less than perfect with limp, soggy vegetables or dry, tough meat. And how do you prevent the ingredients from sticking to the pan?

Here are some simple stir frying tips to guarantee that your next stir fry attempt will be a success!

1. Hot, hot, hot!

Getting your wok or pan really hot before you start to cook is key to ensuring stir fry success. When your pan is hot, your meat will get seared, giving it a nice golden crust, leaving it juicy in the middle. Veggies will stay crisp with a firm bite. If you’re a beginner, start with your temperature on medium high and adjust from there.

2. Use oil with a high smoke point and neutral flavor

This is not the time to use your extra virgin olive oil! You want to use oil that can heat up to very high temperatures without burning and is also neutral in flavor to let the ingredients shine. Try peanut oil, canola, corn, soybean or grapeseed oil for best results. Dark sesame oil is used for seasoning- add it at the end of cooking to add delicious flavor.

3. Mise en Place

This classic French technique of prepping all of your ingredients ahead of time is how professional kitchens are able to push so many dishes out of the kitchen quickly every night. When making stir-fry, the cooking process is really quick so it’s key to have all of your ingredients prepped and chopped when you’re ready to start cooking.

4. Don’t overcrowd the pan

Although you may be tempted to throw all of your ingredients into the pan at once, this will just steam your ingredients rather than sautéing them, leading to tough meat and mushy veggies. When cooking meat, make sure each piece comes into contact with the surface of the pan- you may need to cook it in batches to ensure this. Don’t stir the pieces around too much- let them develop a golden color on the outside.

5. Cook in steps

The different components of stir-fry are usually cooked in stages. Sear the meat first then remove it from the pan. Vegetables go in next. Veggies that take a longer time to cook like broccoli or eggplant go in first followed by veggies that cook quickly such as snow peas or spinach. Then, the meat is added back and the sauce is added to finish the dish. This ensures that nothing gets overcooked and that each component is cooked to perfection.

Ingredients

Ingredient notes and substitutions (see full ingredient list in recipe card at the bottom of the post):

Shrimp- I use medium or large shrimp that have been peeled and deveined
Noodles- if you can get fresh Chinese egg noodles from your local Asian grocery store, use them. Otherwise, I often use these hokkien noodles from my local grocery store that are already cooked and just need to be heated. You can use any kind of noodles including lo mein noodles, soba noodles, rice noodles, udon noodles, ramen noodles, or even spaghetti.
Vegetables- I use a combination of broccoli florets, red bell pepper, and carrots. You can use other vegetables like snow peas, edamame, bok choy, mushrooms, onions, bamboo shoots or asparagus.
Garlic- fresh garlic adds great flavor; you can also add some fresh ginger if you like
Hoisin sauce- a thick sauce used in Chinese cuisine that has a rich, sweet, and slightly tangy flavor; you can use gluten-free hoisin sauce
Soy sauce- I use reduced sodium soy sauce to control the amount of sodium in the dish; you can use tamari if you're gluten free
Cornstarch- thickens the sauce
Oil- use a neutral-flavored, high smoke point oil like peanut or grapeseed oil; don't use extra virgin olive oil

How To Make Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles Step-By-Step

Steps 1 and 2 for making Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles.

See recipe card below for full recipe details and instructions.

Step 1- Whisk the sauce ingredients (hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, chicken broth, and cornstarch ) together in a small bowl or measuring cup. Mix about a tablespoon of the sauce with the raw shrimp and let them marinate.
Step 2- Heat oil in a large wok or sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook the shrimp about 2 minutes until opaque. Remove from pan.

Steps 3 and 4 for making Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles.

Step 3- Add more oil to the pan and add the broccoli. Cook a couple of minutes, then add a little water to the pan and let the broccoli steam. Then, add the bell peppers and carrots. Cook 2-3 minutes more, until vegetables are crisp tender.
Step 4- Remove the vegetables from the pan or push them to the sides of the pan and add the scallion whites and garlic. Cook until fragrant.

Steps 5and 6 for making Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles.

Step 5- Add the vegetables back to the pan and toss to combine. Pour the sauce into the pan and cook a minute.
Step 6- Add the shrimp and cooked noodles back to the pan and toss until the noodles are coated with the sauce and all the ingredients are heated through. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Overhead of Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles in a wok.

Chef's Tips

Once you start cooking, this dish comes together very quickly so make sure you prep all of your ingredients first.
You can use whatever vegetables you like in this dish but keep in mind that veggies that take a longer time to cook like broccoli or eggplant should go into the pan first followed by veggies that cook quickly like snow peas or spinach.
I add broccoli to the pan before the other veggies, sauté it a couple of minutes, and then add a little water to the pan to steam it. Then I add the rest of the vegetables and finish cooking them all together.
Using a julienne peeler will make prepping the vegetables easier.
Use fresh Chinese egg noodles if you can find them. You can get them at Asian grocery stores. Otherwise, I often use these hokkien noodles from my local grocery store that are already cooked and just need to be heated. You can use different types of noodles like lo mein noodles, soba noodles, rice noodles, udon noodles, ramen noodles, or even spaghetti. For a low carb dish, you can use zucchini noodles.
This recipe is very flavorful but not spicy. You can add some red pepper flakes or Sriracha for some extra heat.

Recipe FAQs

How do you thicken stir fry sauce?

The easiest way to thicken stir fry sauce is with a cornstarch slurry. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water in a bowl. Add the mixture to the stir fry when it's almost done and let it simmer. The slurry will thicken the sauce almost immediately. Don't add cornstarch directly to hot liquids as it will clump up.

Is stir fry healthy?

Yes, stir frying is a healthy cooking technique because it typically uses less oil than other techniques like deep frying. You can also incorporate a wide variety of colorful, nutrient-dense vegetables in stir fry. In addition, because stir fry cooks quickly, the ingredients retain their nutritional value.

Do you boil noodles before stir fry?

Yes, if you're using uncooked noodles, then you should boil them before adding them to stir fry. I often use precooked noodles like these hokkien noodles from my local grocery store that are already cooked. Precooked noodles like these don't need to be boiled, they just need to be heated.

What kind of noodles are good for stir fry?

Fresh Chinese egg noodles are ideal for stir fry if you can find them. You can get them at Asian grocery stores. Otherwise, you can use different types of noodles like lo mein noodles, soba noodles, rice noodles, udon noodles, ramen noodles, or even spaghetti. For a low carb dish, you can use zucchini noodles.