Stir-Fried Gluten-Free Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Delicate rice noodles stir-fried with juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a savory gluten-free soy sauce glaze. This Asian-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs rice noodles, shrimp, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup trimmed snap peas
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 3 tbsp gluten-free tamari sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until pliable, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1 cup snap peas, and 1 julienned large carrot; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Add the drained rice noodles back to the pan along with 3 tbsp gluten-free tamari sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil; toss everything together and cook for 2 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated in sauce.
6. Step 6: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and toss gently to combine.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in 2 chopped green onions and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice before serving.