Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles
A quick Asian-inspired stir-fry with tender shrimp, garlic, and lemon, served over chewy rice noodles. Light, fresh, and bursting with flavor. This asian-inspired pasta ready in about 30 minutes pairs rice noodles, peeled and deveined shrimp, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 rice noodles
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1, juiced lemon
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup, chopped broccoli
- 1/2 cup, sliced bell pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add rice noodles and cook for 6-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp, broccoli, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender.
- Step 3: Stir in soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add cooked noodles and toss to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles?
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 rice noodles from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles?
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 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles 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 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles?
Asian pasta 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to pasta dish. We make it weekly.
