RCI-ND.005.0147.001
Soba Noodles with Shrimp
Fruits and Veggies Matter by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—original source of recipe, public domain government resource Soba noodles and edamame give this dish a Japanese flair, but the peanut sauce and cilantro are common in Thai cooking.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- soba noodles or whole-wheat spaghetti8 ounces
- natural crunchy peanut butter¼ cup
- 4 cups
- of shredded carrots2 cups
- edamame1 cupshelled and thawed
- 1 tbsp
- garlic cloves2 unitminced
- ½ cup
- of shrimp1 poundpeeled and uncooked
- 2 tbsp
- chili sauce or 1 tsp red chili paste2 tsp
- ¼ cup
- 1 unit
Method
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook soba noodles according to package directions, usually 4-5 minutes, until tender but not mushy.
10 minutes
2
Drain the cooked noodles in a colander and set aside, keeping them slightly warm.
1 minutes
3
In a small bowl, whisk together natural crunchy peanut butter, grated ginger, minced garlic, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, and chili sauce or red chili paste until smooth and well combined.
2 minutes
4
Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat, lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray, and add the peeled uncooked shrimp in a single layer.
1 minutes
5
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
5 minutes
6
Push the cooked shrimp to the side of the wok and add the shredded cabbage and carrots to the pan, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
4 minutes
7
Add the thawed edamame to the wok and mix with the vegetables and shrimp, cooking for 1 minute to heat through.
1 minutes
8
Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the shrimp and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to coat everything evenly and heat the sauce through for 1-2 minutes.
2 minutes
9
Add the cooked soba noodles to the wok and toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with sauce and heated through, approximately 2 minutes.
2 minutes
10
Divide the soba noodle mixture among four serving bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired before serving.