Garlic Shrimp Noodles

Name: Garlic Shrimp Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 tbsp butter; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp rice vinegar; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; to taste salt and black pepper; 2 scallions, sliced; 2 tsp sesame seeds

Pan-fried shrimp tossed with noodles in a garlicky butter sauce. This viral TikTok favorite is buttery, aromatic, and ready in 20 minutes.

25 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

Chinese-AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tbsp butter
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp rice vinegar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
to taste salt and black pepper
2 scallions, sliced
2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2

Season 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with to taste salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, melt half the 4 tbsp butter over high heat.
3

Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Internal temperature should reach 120°F. Transfer to a plate.
4

Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and 8 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden, being careful not to burn the garlic.
5

Return shrimp to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes.
6

Top with 2 sliced scallions and 2 tsp sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Garlic Shrimp Noodles dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Garlic Shrimp Noodles gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti, 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Garlic Shrimp Noodles keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Garlic Shrimp Noodles?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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