Crispy Shrimp Noodle Nest with Sweet Chili
Shrimp wrapped in crispy fried noodles, fried until golden, then served with sweet chili sauce for dipping. A showstopping Thai street-food classic that's faster and easier than it looks.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 12 count large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 oz dried ramen or chow mein noodles
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 cups neutral cooking oil for frying
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Break uncooked noodles into small pieces about 2 inches long.
- 2
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 3
Press noodle pieces firmly onto each shrimp so they stick and form a coating on all sides.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Carefully slide shrimp into the oil and fry 90 seconds per side until noodles are golden and crispy.
- 6
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve hot with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- paper towels
- deep skillet or wok (12-inch minimum)
- cooking thermometer (optional, to verify 350°F oil)
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- plate
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