Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Shrimp, Shiitake, and Snow Peas
A quick stir-fry of translucent glass noodles tossed with succulent shrimp, earthy shiitake mushrooms, crisp snow peas, and a savory garlic sauce. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, trimmed snow peas, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz glass noodles (dangmyeon or cellophane noodles)
- 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
- 5 pieces, soaked and sliced dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 stalks, sliced diagonally green onions
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Soak 8 oz glass noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same wok, add sliced shiitake mushrooms (from 5 soaked pieces) and 1 cup trimmed snow peas. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Add drained glass noodles, cooked shrimp, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the wok. Toss everything together and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until noodles are heated through and sauce coats all ingredients.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Shrimp, Shiitake, and Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (25 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 Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Shrimp, Shiitake, 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 peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Shrimp, Shiitake, 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 Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Shrimp, Shiitake, and Snow Peas for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Shrimp, Shiitake, and Snow Peas?
Asian Fusion 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.
