Garlic Noodles with Shrimp – 25-Minute Recipe
A vibrant Vietnamese‑style garlic noodle dish that pairs a buttery, savory sauce with juicy shrimp. Oyster, soy, and fish sauces mingle with aromatic garlic and scallions, while a touch of paprika adds subtle warmth, making it a quick weeknight dinner with bold flavors.
Recipe by buzzfeedtasty· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 scallions
- 20 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup shallots
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions, then reserve 0.25 cup (60 ml) of the pasta water before draining.
- 2In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder; set aside.
- 3Heat a wok over medium‑high heat and melt the butter. Add the sliced scallions, minced garlic, and minced shallots; stir‑fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4Add the seasoned shrimp to the wok and stir‑fry until pink and opaque, about 4 minutes.
- 5Stir in the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar; cook for 30 seconds to combine.
- 6Add the cooked spaghetti to the wok, tossing to coat evenly. If the sauce looks dry, gradually add the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is achieved. Finish by sprinkling the shaved Parmesan cheese on top.
- 7Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Reserve pasta water
Before draining the spaghetti, set aside 0.25 cup of the cooking water for later use.
Season shrimp first
Toss the shrimp with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder before stir‑frying.
Stir‑fry aromatics briefly
Cook scallions, garlic, and shallots in butter for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Adjust sauce consistency
If the sauce looks dry, add the reserved pasta water gradually until desired texture is reached.
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25 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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- How long does it take to make Garlic Noodles with Shrimp?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Garlic Noodles with Shrimp recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Garlic Noodles with Shrimp recipe come from?
- It was shared by buzzfeedtasty on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.