Sautéed Shrimp and Garlic Noodles with Chili Oil
Succulent shrimp tossed with garlic-infused noodles and a spicy homemade chili oil for a vibrant, aromatic meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs shrimp, spaghetti noodles, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 250 g, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 200 g spaghetti noodles
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 stalks scallions
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add 200 g spaghetti noodles and cook for 8 minutes until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Peel and mince 5 garlic cloves finely, thinly slice 2 scallions.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp red chili flakes, and 1 tsp brown sugar to create chili oil; set aside.
- Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 5: Add 250 g shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Step 6: Add the drained noodles to the skillet, pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp lime juice, and drizzle the chili oil mixture over everything.
- Step 7: Toss vigorously for 2 minutes to coat noodles and shrimp evenly, then remove from heat.
- Step 8: Garnish with sliced scallions and serve immediately for a spicy, garlicky delight.








