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By Miso Jen Kitchen

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Noodles

Name: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Ingredients: 6 oz peeled and deveined shrimp; 2 tbsp butter; 3 minced garlic cloves; black pepper; 1 tsp sesame oil; 4 tbsp gochujang; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp oligo syrup (or honey); 1 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 7 oz sweet potato glass noodles; Sesame Seeds; Green Onions

16 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Bouncy noodles coated in a delicious sweet and spicy gochujang based sauce. I served these noodles with garlic shrimp but you can also serve them with your protein of choice!

Updated at: Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:57:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories421.2 kcal (21%)

Total Fat14.2 g (20%)

Carbs62.2 g (24%)

Sugars16.4 g (18%)

Protein10.3 g (21%)

Sodium816.2 mg (41%)

Fiber0.4 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

To make the sauce,

Step 1

in a small bowl, combine the gochujang, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, oligo syrup (or honey), brown sugar, and sesame oil.

gochujang4 Tbsp

soy sauce3 Tbsp

apple cider vinegar2 Tbsp

oligo syrup3 Tbsp

brown sugar1 Tbsp

sesame oil2 Tbsp

Step 2

stir the ingredients together until well combined and the sugar has dissolved.

Step 3

taste the sauce and adjust the ingredients according to your preference. you can add more sweetness with additional brown sugar or oligo syrup, more spiciness with extra gochujang, or adjust the acidity with more apple cider vinegar.

To cook the noodles,

Step 4

bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the sweet potato noodles according to package instructions. usually, this calls for a 6–8 minute cook time.

sweet potato glass noodles7 oz

Step 5

once the noodles are cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. drain well and set aside.

To make the garlic shrimp,

Step 6

in a large skillet or wok, melt butter over medium heat.

butter2 Tbsp

Step 7

add minced garlic to the skillet and saute for about 1 minute or until fragrant.

garlic cloves3

Step 8

add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and season them with black pepper.

peeled and deveined shrimp6 oz

Step 9

cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they start to turn pink and curl up.

Step 10

once the shrimp are cooked through and opaque, remove them from the heat.

To stir fry the noodles,

Step 11

in the skillet with the remaining sautéed garlic and butter, add sesame oil and cooked sweet potato noodles.

sesame oil2 Tbsp

Step 12

stir fry the noodles over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes to coat the noodles with the residual garlic butter.

sweet potato glass noodles7 oz

Step 13

add the sauce to the noodles and toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce. stir fry for an additional 2-3 minutes. i recommend starting with ½ of the sauce and tasting as you go as the sauce can be a bit spicy.

Step 14

taste the noodles and adjust with additional sauce, black pepper, or soy sauce.

Step 15

add the cooked shrimp back in and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

sesame seeds

green onions

Step 16

enjoy! the noodles can be served hot, room temp or cold. if refrigerating, reheat the noodles for 1-2 minutes in the microwave to soften them before eating.