Sesame Scallion Noodles with Shrimp and Veggies- a high protein and healthy dinner recipe. This recipe only takes about 20 minutes to make and is so flavorful and delicious.
I love shrimp. For more yummy shrimp recipes try my lemon butter shrimp orzo or my harissa honey shrimp.
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Why you'll love this recipe
It is easy to make and ready in about 20 minutes.
It is pescatarian and can be made gluten free.
Thanks to the shrimp this recipe is super high in protein.
Ingredients
- scallions
- garlic
- ginger
- butter
- green beans
- peppers/ sweet pappers
- shrimp
- soy sauce
- rice vinegar
- sriracha
- sesame oil
- glass noodles (or noodles of choice)
- cilantro
- sesame seeds
- lime
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- cilantro - use parsley or omit.
- shrimp - if you are vegetarian or vegan you can use edamame.
- soy sauce - if you are gluten free use tamari.
- butter - you can use dairy free butter or more oil.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook veggies and aromatics.
Cook shrimp.
Mix everything together.
Serve and enjoy.
Storage instructions
You can store the noodles in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat just pop it back on the stove over medium heat until it is heated through. Microwave also works but stove top is preferred.
Recipe Pro-Tips
I love costco argentine red shrimp for my shrimp recipes. Not only is it a good deal it is also wild caught and delicious!
I absolutely love these korean glass noodles. They are so delicious and healthy for you!
Recipe FAQS
Sure! Just swap out the butter for vegan butter and the shrimp for edamame or tofu.
Glass noodles are made out of starch. Typically it is mung bean starch but I love the ones made from sweet potato starch!
Shrimp are low in calorie and high in protein.
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Sesame Scallion Noodles with Shrimp and Veggies
Ingredients
- 1 bunch scallions - finely sliced
- 4 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons butter - divided
- 2 cups chopped green beans
- 4 sweet peppers or sub 2 tiny bell peppers or 1 regular bell pepper
- 2 servings shrimp + 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Other ingredients
- 2 servings cooked korean glass noodles sub noodles of choice
- ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- juice from ½-1 lime optional
Instructions
- Add all sauce ingredients to a jar and mix together. Set aside.
- Toss together shrimp with soy sauce and let marinate while you cook everything else.
- Heat half of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic ginger and scallions. Cook for 1 minute and then add green beans and peppers. Cook for 5-8 minutes, until veggies are softened.
- Take everything out of the pan. Add shrimp and the rest of the butter butter. Cook for 90 seconds each side.
- Add back in the veggies and noodles. Turn heat to low. Pour over the sauce mixture and top with sesame seeds and cilantro. Toss to combine and cook for just 1 more minute.
- Divide out noodles and serve. Top with lime if using and dig in.
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