Thai Peanut Noodles with Shrimp and Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-26 · Updated 2026-03-26

Savory shrimp and crisp bok choy tossed in a creamy peanut sauce, served over stir-fried rice noodles for a quick Asian-inspired feast. This Thai-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian-friendly), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs rice noodles, shrimp, bok choy for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 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 (cooked) rice noodles
• 12 (large, peeled and deveined) shrimp
• 2 (chopped) bok choy
• 1/3 cup (natural, unsweetened) peanut butter
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp (toasted) sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp oil, then sauté bok choy for 3-4 minutes until tender. Add cooked noodles, shrimp, and remaining ingredients (peanut butter through lime juice). Stir until sauce thickens and coats the noodles, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Step 3: Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and extra lime wedges.