Sautéed Shiitake Mushroom Noodles with Garlic and Scallions
Tender noodles tossed with savory sautéed shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and fresh scallions for a quick and satisfying Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired street-food recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sesame oil, fresh shiitake mushrooms, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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 or fresh noodles (ramen or egg noodles)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 10 oz sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 3 thinly sliced scallions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add 8 oz noodles. Cook for 4-5 minutes until just tender but firm to the bite, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 10 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and edges are caramelized.
- Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Add the drained noodles to the skillet along with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss gently for 2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 3 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm.








