Spicy Shrimp Noodle Stir-Fry in 15 Minute
By Tiffy Cooks
Dinner is ready in 15 minutes with this easy Spicy Basil Shrimp Noodle Stir-Fry! If you're like me and always have shrimp in the freezer, this noodle is definitely an easy meal to whip up in a pinch, and especially easy using kai dong QQ noodles. This noodle dish is extra spicy and fragrant with the aromas of red onion, garlic, chili oil, and thai basil. It's a simple but super addicting recipe you can make anytime!
Ingredients
- 3 servings QQ Noodles or preferred noodles
- 300 g shrimp peeled and deveined (you can also use chicken or tofu)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1-2 tbsp chili oil adjust for spice level
- 1 cup bok choy chopped
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup thai basil
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce optional
Instructions
- Prepare Noodles: Cook noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside. For QQ noodles from kai dong, cook for 6 minutes and set aside.
- Season Shrimp: Toss shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.
- Heat 1-2 tbsp chili oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add red onion and garlic. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Next, dd in the shrimp, and Sauté until the shrimp are pink and cooked through about 2-3 minutes.
- Next, add in the noodles, bok choy, and bean sprouts, and drizzle on the sauce. Saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes or until noodles are coated in the sauce and bok choy is softened.
- Finally, add in the Thai basil and saute on high heat for 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 1714mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1653IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 2mg
