Quick Stir-Fried Asian Noodles with Shrimp and Snow Peas
A fast and colorful stir-fry of tender shrimp, crisp snow peas, and noodles tossed in a savory soy-ginger sauce. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs dried rice noodles, large shrimp, peeled and deveined, snow peas, trimmed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 3, 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 dried rice noodles
- 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- for serving lime wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add 8 oz dried rice noodles and cook for 4 minutes or until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same wok, add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 1 cup trimmed snow peas, 1 julienned carrot, and 3 sliced green onions. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return shrimp to wok along with the drained noodles. Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated in sauce.
- Step 6: Serve immediately with lime wedges to squeeze over the top.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Quick Stir-Fried Asian Noodles with Shrimp and Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Quick Stir-Fried Asian Noodles with Shrimp and Snow Peas?
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 dried rice noodles from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Stir-Fried Asian Noodles with Shrimp and Snow Peas?
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 Quick Stir-Fried Asian Noodles with Shrimp and Snow Peas for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Quick Stir-Fried Asian Noodles with Shrimp and Snow Peas?
Asian 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.
Related recipes
Equipment for this recipe
Top-rated tools to make this recipe successfully.
