High-Protein Shrimp Stir-Fry with Noodles
This quick and easy shrimp stir fry is packed with protein and colorful vegetables, making it a nutritious meal. It's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 oz whole grain or high-protein noodles
- 2 cups mixed vegetables bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, and carrots
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions chopped
- sesame seeds for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet with vegetables. Add cooked noodles and toss together.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.