Garlic Shrimp Noodles (VIDEO)

Garlic Shrimp noodles in a bowl with scallions, ginger, and garlic.

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Garlic Shrimp Noodles (VIDEO)

My Garlic Shrimp Noodles are so delicious, I can never get enough! The shrimp is juicy, tender, and firm; perfect with the chewy noodles coated in garlicky, butter sauce that is addictively savory and packed with umami flavors!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Author: Chris Joe

Equipment

Ingredients

Shrimp

1 lb shrimp
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch

Sauce

2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce low sodium
1 tbsp sriracha
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp msg optional
1/2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp water

Other Ingredients

16 oz noodles I used fresh Shanghai noodles
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp neutral oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
10 cloves garlic chopped
1 tbsp ginger chopped
5 scallions chopped

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Instructions

Add the shrimp to a bowl and season with white pepper, baking soda, salt, light soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix until combined and let marinate for 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, premix your sauce by combining oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sriracha, white pepper, sesame oil, msg, sugar and water.
In a large pot of boiling water over high heat, add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain the noodles and immediately rinse the noodles with cold water to remove excess starch. Toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking.
Heat a large pan or wok over high heat with the neutral oil until just shimmering. Add the shrimp and stir fry for 3-4 minutes or until cooked through. Turn off the heat. Remove the shrimp and set aside on a plate.
In the same pan, melt the butter in the pan over medium high heat, then add the garlic and ginger and stir fry for 15 seconds until fragrant. Add the scallions and saute for another 15 seconds.
To the pan add the noodles, shrimp and premixed sauce and combine well, tossing and cooking for an additional 2 minutes or until the noodles are done to your liking and have absorbed the sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Video

Notes

Noodle Tips

I used fresh wheat Shanghai noodles by the brand'Golden World Shanghai', which I get from the refrigerated section of my local Chinese grocery. You can use any long noodle of your choice.
Don't forget that the noodles will finish cooking in the pan at the end! I always cook my noodles 2 minutes less than the package instructions call for. This way, they come to my preferred doneness by the time the Garlic Shrimp Noodles are done in the pan!
After cooking the noodles, rinse them immediately with cold water to stop the cooking and remove any excess starch. You want to avoid having any excess starch in your final dish. Shake the noodles dry and then toss in a tablespoon of sesame oil to prevent the noodles from sticking together while you cook the other ingredients.

Storage and Reheating - Store any leftover Garlic Shrimp Noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The noodles will soften and stick together as they sit - this is normal! Reheat in the microwave until warmed through (I like to put a wet paper towel on top to lightly steam the noodles).

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