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Shrimp with Glass Noodles

A quick and flavorful weeknight stir-fry with plump shrimp, slippery glass noodles, and crisp bell peppers in a savory sauce.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
25g
Shrimp with Glass Noodles
ComfortingQuickAsianDairy-FreeShrimpChewyCrispWeeknight

Ingredients

  • 8 oz glass noodles
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak the 8 oz glass noodles in warm water until pliable, about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the 1 lb shrimp and 1/4 tsp salt; cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp to a plate.

  3. 3

    Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Add the 1 sliced onion and 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced green bell pepper; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the drained noodles and 3 tbsp soy sauce to the skillet; toss to combine, cooking until noodles are heated through, about 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss everything together, and season with remaining 1/4 tsp salt if needed. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

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