Sesame Please Shrimp Vermicelli Noodles
Chef Alexa
4
20 minutes
30 minutes
Asian
Dinner
A quick high protein dish with the perfect balance of nuttiness, crunch, and umami!
Ingredients
½ lb rice vermicelli noodles
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp tamari soy sauce
½ tbsp sesame oil
½ tsp black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp avocado oil
1 cup snow peas
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 scallions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
1 carrot, julienned
¼ cup Sesame Please dressing
¼ cup noodle soaking water
Chili crunch, for drizzling
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
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Place the vermicelli noodles in a bowl of water and let them soak for 30 minutes until softened.
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In a bowl, combine shrimp, tamari soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, garlic, and salt. Stir well and let it sit while you prep the vegetables.
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Heat a wok over high heat, drizzle in avocado oil, and stir-fry the shrimp until pink and just cooked through (about 1-2 minutes). Remove and set aside to prevent overcooking.
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In the same wok, add snow peas, red onion, scallions, and carrot. Stir-fry for 1 minute, then pour in Sesame Please and mix well.
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Add the drained vermicelli noodles to the wok along with ¼ cup of the soaking water. Stir and let it cook for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the noodles absorb all the flavors.
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Return the shrimp to the wok and toss everything together. Taste and adjust with more Sesame Please if desired.
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Pile the noodles high on a plate, drizzle with chili crunch, and finish with a few sprigs of cilantro.
