Peanut Thai Shrimp and Noodles
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavor-packed Peanut Thai Shrimp and Noodles recipe! Featuring tender rice noodles, juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, rich peanut sauce with a hint of zesty lime and optional sriracha kick, this dish is the perfect fusion of bold Thai-inspired flavors and comforting textures. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe combines savory soy sauce, sweet hoisin, and nutty peanut butter for a tantalizing balance of sweet, salty, and tangy tastes. Garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions, and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts, this easy-to-make meal is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you're craving a quick dinner or an impressive dish to wow your guests, Peanut Thai Shrimp and Noodles is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Rice noodles
- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 0.25 cup Peanut butter (creamy)
- 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp Sriracha (optional)
- 2 tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 cup Carrots (julienned)
- 1 Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 3 Green onions (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Crushed peanuts
Instructions
Soak the rice noodles in hot water as per package instructions until softened, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, hoisin sauce, sriracha, lime juice, brown sugar, and water until smooth and well combined.
Pour the peanut sauce into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Add the carrots and red bell pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the cooked rice noodles to the skillet, tossing them in the peanut sauce until fully coated.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently toss to combine with the noodles and sauce.
Remove from heat and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and crushed peanuts before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your Peanut Thai Shrimp and Noodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 1010 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 724 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
