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Crispy Seafood Vermicelli

Fujian-style fried vermicelli with shrimp and squid, wok-tossed until golden and fragrant. Ready in 18 minutes with a savory-umami punch from soy and oyster sauce.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
24g
Crispy Seafood Vermicelli
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Ingredients

  • 4 oz dried rice vermicelli noodles
  • 6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 oz squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 stalks scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak rice vermicelli in hot water until just pliable, ~6 minutes. Drain well in a colander.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add shrimp and squid. Stir until opaque and cooked through, ~3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  4. 4

    Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Toss in the drained vermicelli and stir constantly until edges crisp and turn golden, ~4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pour oyster sauce and soy sauce over the noodles. Toss to coat evenly. Return seafood to the pan.

  6. 6

    Fold in scallions. Toss once more until everything is coated and fragrant, ~30 seconds. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet or wok (12-inch)
  • colander
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • shallow bowl or plate

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