Garlic-Butter Shrimp and Soba Noodle Stir Fry
Quick stir fry of tender shrimp and nutty soba noodles tossed in a garlic-butter sauce with crisp vegetables for a satisfying dinner. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs soba noodles, large shrimp (peeled and deveined), unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz soba noodles
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
- 1 large, julienned carrot
- 3, sliced green onions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sesame oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz soba noodles and cook for 5-6 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
- Step 2: In a large skillet or wok, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 cup snap peas and 1 large julienned carrot. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet along with the cooked soba noodles, 3 sliced green onions, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together and stir fry for 2 minutes until heated through and well combined.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the top, tossing once more before serving hot.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Garlic-Butter Shrimp and Soba Noodle Stir Fry take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Garlic-Butter Shrimp and Soba Noodle Stir Fry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soba noodles from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic-Butter Shrimp and Soba Noodle Stir Fry?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Garlic-Butter Shrimp and Soba Noodle Stir Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Garlic-Butter Shrimp and Soba Noodle Stir Fry?
Asian Fusion seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
