Soy-Ginger Sesame Shrimp with Snap Peas & Rice Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A vibrant, protein-packed stir-fry with succulent shrimp, crisp snap peas, and noodles in a glossy soy-ginger sauce. This Asian-inspired quick recipe (high-protein, gluten-free), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs shrimp, rice noodles, snap peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 8 oz rice noodles
• 2 cups, trimmed snap peas
• 1 medium, julienned carrots
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2, sliced diagonally green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook rice noodles in boiling salted water for 5-6 minutes until al dente, then rinse under cold water and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
3. Step 3: Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add a splash of oil to the hot wok, then stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add snap peas and carrots, stir-frying for 3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return shrimp to the wok, add noodles, and pour in the sauce mixture. Toss constantly for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
6. Step 6: Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve immediately.