Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Shrimp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

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Wok-fried rice noodles tossed with plump shrimp and a fiery chili-garlic sauce inspired by regional Asian flavors for a vibrant street food experience. This Asian-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs wide rice noodles, soaked, shrimp, peeled and deveined, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz wide rice noodles, soaked
12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium fresh red chili, finely chopped
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz wide rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes until pliable; drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
Step 4: In the same wok, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 finely chopped fresh red chili; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 5: Add the drained rice noodles and 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar; toss continuously for 2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
Step 6: Return shrimp to the wok along with 1/2 cup sliced green onions; stir-fry together for 1 minute.
Step 7: Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.