Shrimp Noodle Stir Fry that is full of veggies, done in under 30 minutes and tastes just like the little packets of ramen you get at the grocery store, but without all the artificial ingredients!
Shrimp Noodle Stir Fry
For the past few months, my kids have had a major bee in their bonnets about ramen noodles. On different occasions they tried them at friends' houses and decided that they need those simple little noodles in their life. Ramen is something that I stopped buying years ago when we stopped eating things with MSG in them. When it came to cleaning up our diet, I would generally replace a store-bought item with ingredients I didn't want with a homemade version. That never really happened with ramen though - I just stopped buying it and never made it at home.
When my kids started taking a liking to it, I thought it high time to figure out a simple way for them to get some of those delicious noodles in their lives. A few weeks ago, I was shopping at a larger grocery store in another town and noticed some noodles in the refrigerated section that looked a whole lot like ramen. The noodles were called "yakisoba" noodles and were located near wonton wrappers and salad dressings in the produce section. I grabbed two packages and thought I'd make the kids "ramen" at home. We ended up really liking the simple dish, so I made it a few more times and decided to share it with you all today.
I'm sure that you can buy uncooked Asian noodles, but I don't know much about them. This precooked refrigerated noodle option was nice because it was easy to find and cost less than $2 per package. Plus, it makes this dish very quick and easy to prepare. I didn't use the seasoning package that came with them though because I wasn't sure how it would taste and it had more sugar in it than I wanted. I made this dish with shrimp, but you can substitute just about any protein that you like (chicken, steak, or crispy tofu would all be great). It's seasoned with some simple ginger, garlic, and soy sauce and I added lots of vegetables for good measure. It was delicious and I know your family is going to love it too.
What noodles are do you prefer for this recipe?
I used Fortune Yakisoba Stir Fry Noodles without the flavoring package (in the refrigerated produce section), but I do think you could cook and drain some dry ramen noodles for this dish.
Do you wash shrimp before cooking?
Rinse and defrost shrimp in cold water.Place shrimp in a colander, washing them thoroughly.
How can I tell when shrimp is cooked?
When properly cooked, the shrimp should be pink in color and the flesh is slightly opaque. Shrimp cook quickly (2-3 minutes depending on size) and if you overcook them they will be tough.
Shrimp Noodle Stir Fry
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Description
Shrimp Noodle Stir Fry that is full of veggies, done in under 30 minutes and tastes just like the little packets of ramen you get at the grocery store, but without all the artificial ingredients!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 3-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 packages refrigerated yakisoba noodles (about a pound total)
- ¼ to ½ cup soy sauce
Instructions
- Remove the yakisoba noodles from the package, discard any seasoning packets, and loosen the noodles according to package directions (you can run them under warm water or microwave them).
- In a large cast iron skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring often, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan.
- Add the rest of the olive oil (2 more tablespoons) to the pan. Add the broccoli and cauliflower and cook until the vegetables are tender crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the red cabbage and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic and fresh ginger and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the noodles and ¼ cup of soy sauce and stir to combine. Add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp is reheated, about 2 minutes. Add more soy sauce to taste. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 1.3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14.8g
- Carbohydrates: 4.6g
- Protein: 24.4g
- Cholesterol: 182.5mg
Keywords: dinner, noodles, 30 minute meal, shrimp
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I hope you enjoy Shrimp Noodle Stir Fry that is full of veggies, done in under 30 minutes and tastes just like the little packets of ramen you get at the grocery store, but without all the artificial ingredients!
Kristan Oakes
So so yummy! Finally a homemade noodle stir fry that I’m always looking for. Next time I probably will only do half the shrimp, but that’s just because I mostly want it for the noodles 🙂
★★★★★
Kristan Oakes
Do you know if leftovers are still yummy warmed up? Or should I cut the recipe to fit my family’s needs?
Melissa
They warm up well! You can do whichever you want.