Garlic Noodles with Shrimp
These garlic noodles with shrimp are a quick and flavorful fusion of Vietnamese and Western cuisine, combining buttery noodles, savory sauces, and succulent shrimp for a comforting and satisfying dish.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
Noodles
- 200 g spaghetti or egg noodles cooked al dente
Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Shrimp
- 200 g raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- salt and sesame oil for marinating shrimp
- 2 tbsp green onions sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Marinate briefly with salt and sesame oil.
- Cook noodles until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and reserved pasta water. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add noodles and toss to coat evenly in sauce.
- In a separate pan, sear shrimp 2 minutes per side until pink. Add to noodles and mix.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Try using chicken, tofu, or mushrooms for a different twist. Use gluten-free noodles and sauces if needed.