Craving a quick, mouthwatering Asian-inspired dish that will transport your taste buds to culinary heaven? Look no further than this sensational mai fun noodles with shrimp recipe! In less time than it takes to order takeout, you'll create a restaurant-quality meal that's bursting with vibrant flavors, tender shrimp, and perfectly cooked noodles that will have your family and friends begging for seconds.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz mai fun noodles
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and set aside. Slice the bell pepper and julienne the carrot. Chop the green onions for garnish.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the mai fun noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until they are tender. Once cooked, drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced bell pepper and julienned carrot. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, add the drained mai fun noodles to the skillet. Pour the soy sauce over the noodles and toss everything together gently to combine, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and mixed with the shrimp and vegetables.
- Continue to stir-fry the mixture for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the noodles to heat through.
- Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the mai fun noodles with shrimp to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious mai fun noodles with shrimp!
Tips
- Prep is Key: Have all your ingredients chopped and ready before you start cooking. This ensures a smooth, stress-free cooking process.
- Don't Overcook the Shrimp: Watch them carefully! Shrimp cook quickly and can become rubbery if left too long. They're done when they turn pink and opaque.
- High Heat is Your Friend: Use a wok or large skillet on medium-high heat to get that perfect stir-fry texture and prevent soggy noodles.
- Rinse Noodles with Cold Water: This stops the cooking process and prevents them from becoming mushy, keeping them perfectly al dente.
- Customize Your Dish: Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas, mushrooms, or bean sprouts to make the recipe your own.
- For Extra Flavor: Consider adding a splash of rice vinegar or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for some added kick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 180mg
