Sesame Shrimp Noodles

Name: Sesame Shrimp Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons hot water; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 12 ounces linguine; 3 scallions, chopped

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This speedy recipe for sesame shrimp noodles has this flavorful supper on your table in about twenty minutes!

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Sesame Shrimp Noodles

You know what’s even better than a recipe that takes all of three steps and is a one bowl plate of flavor-packed shrimp and noodle deliciousness?

That same recipe taking you about twenty short minutes from walking into your kitchen to sitting down to this plate of seafood heaven. Honestly, the longest part is getting the various ingredients out of your pantry and fridge.

And what a handsome line-up of ingredients they are!

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ingredient notes and substitutions

Shrimp: We like large or extra large shrimp for this recipe. If you want to save even more time, you can usually get them already peeled and deveined at your friendly neighborhood seafood counter.
Sesame Oil, Rice Vinegar, Hot Chili Oil, Soy Sauce: All of these can usually be found in the international aisle of your supermarket. Pro tip: always go for low sodium soy sauce…you can always add salt if you need it, but you can’t take it out. (I speak from experience!)
Pasta: We like a nice long pasta for this dish, and usually use linguine, but spaghetti will work just as well, as will udon noodles.
Scallions: If you can’t find these in your produce section, a peeled and chopped shallot will work just as well.

here’s how to make this recipe

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STEP ONE: Whisk all the ingredients except for the pasta and the scallions in a mixing bowl.

STEP TWO: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the shrimp for two to three minutes. Scoop them out, set them aside and cook the pasta according to package directions. When the pasta is done, drain and add it to the sauce along with the cooked shrimp.

STEP 3: Give it all a toss with some tongs, divide it among plates and serve it up! If you have leftover sauce in the bowl, drizzle it over the top of each serving…you don’t want to waste a drop!

recipe FAQ

How do I peel and devein shrimp?

Now, you don’t HAVE to take the vein (that dark line up the back of the shrimp) out, but lots of folks prefer their shrimpies that way. Pull off the shell by wiggling it apart at the bottom of the shrimp. Once the shell is off, cut a shallow line along the top of the shrimp where the vein is, pull it out with the tip of the knife and…you’re done! Put the shrimp shells in a zippered plastic bag when you toss them out, because if they sit in your trash can for more than a few hours…well, I’ll let you use your imagination

Will the hot chili oil make this really spicy?

Nope! I am the biggest spice wimp in the world, and even I appreciate the teeny bit of naughty heat this oil contributes. And of course if you like things super spicy, drizzle in a little more!

Can I leave out the sugar?

You really do need it…with all the salty things going on, the sugar provides a nice balance to the flavor.

I don’t love seafood – can I substitute something else?

Shredded chicken, sliced steak and chopped tofu are all wonderful in this dish. Honestly, the noodles all by themselves are pretty perfect.

Have a question that I didn’t cover?

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want to round out your meal?

While this makes a lovely dinner all on its delicious own, when we are extra hungry we like this chilled sesame spinach on the side to add to the overall sesame vibe. We’d also never say no to some easy grilled flatbread to soak up all the sauce.

And for dessert? An easy breezy strawberry banana sorbet is just the ticket!

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