Stir-Fried Shrimp with Rice Noodles and Snap Peas

A vibrant weeknight dinner with plump shrimp, tender rice noodles, and crisp snap peas in a savory-sweet sauce.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 1 lb shrimp
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups snap peas
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup scallions
• 1/4 cup cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz rice noodles and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender but firm, then drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and 2 cups trimmed snap peas, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
5. Step 5: Add drained rice noodles and 1/2 cup of the sauce mixture, stirring until noodles are coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Toss in 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1/4 cup sliced scallions, cooking for 1 minute until vegetables are crisp-tender.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.