Description
This Quick Coconut Shrimp Noodles recipe offers a creamy, flavorful weeknight dinner that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Tender shrimp are sautéed and tossed with rice noodles in a rich coconut milk sauce infused with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, and a touch of brown sugar. Garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, this Asian-inspired dish is both comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces rice noodles or spaghetti noodles
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Cook the rice or spaghetti noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté the shrimp: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Make the sauce: Stir in the coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Toss noodles and shrimp: Add the cooked noodles and the shrimp back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together to coat well and heat through for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the noodles garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges for an added fresh burst of flavor. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use frozen cooked shrimp to save time—just thaw and add at the end to warm.
- For extra vegetables, toss in bell pepper strips or fresh spinach during the sauce simmering step.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes amount for desired spiciness or omit for a milder version.
