Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp and Spicy Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

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Quick stir-fried noodles tossed with succulent shrimp and a creamy, spicy peanut sauce for a satisfying Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired noodle 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 480 calories and feeds 3, 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1 sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
3 sliced green onions
3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until pliable, then drain.
Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water until smooth; set aside.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
Step 5: Toss in 1 sliced red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes until slightly tender.
Step 6: Add the drained noodles and 3 sliced green onions to the wok, pour over the peanut sauce, and stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until noodles are coated and heated through.
Step 7: Serve immediately, garnished with extra green onions if desired.