Need a fast, healthy, and flavorful dinner that's ready in no time? These Soba Noodles with Shrimp and Green Beans are here to save your day. Ready in just 20 minutes, they're perfect for busy weeknights or a light summer meal. The noodles are cooked in green tea, adding a subtle extra flavor. Pair that with juicy shrimp, crunchy beans, and a tasty soy marinade, and you've got a dish that's not just quick but also super tasty.
Quick and Easy Asian Noodle Recipe with Soy Sauce and Shrimp
You know those days? The ones where you've had a long day, sports practice is waiting, the kids are hungry, and you want something easy and good on the table. I feel like I have more and more of those lately.
And on one of those days, this recipe came to life. Some soba noodles in the pantry, frozen shrimp in the freezer, and green beans in the fridge-20 minutes later, dinner was ready and delicious.
What makes this recipe special? The soba noodles are cooked in green tea. It gives them that subtle umami touch. Add the sweet, juicy shrimp and crisp green beans, and you've got a light, nutritious, and unique meal. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for crunch-you'll be surprised how good it tastes!
Tips for the Best Soba Noodles Stir Fry with Veggies and Seafood
- Cook in green tea-it adds a mild and deep flavor to the noodles.
- No mirin? - Use sweet white wine or a splash of sweet sherry.
- Change up the veggies-try broccoli florets or sugar snaps instead.
- Toast the sesame seeds-it gives them more flavor.
- Use cooked shrimp-saves time and keeps them juicy
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Ingredients
- 2 bags green tea
- 11 oz. Soba Noodles
- 14 oz. green beans
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Mirin wine
- 24 large shrimp, cooked, intestines removed
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the tea bags and let them steep for 3 minutes. Remove the tea bags.2 bags green tea
- Cook the soba noodles in the green tea according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse briefly with cold water, and set aside.11 oz. Soba Noodles
- Cook the green beans for 5-8 minutes in boiling water until just tender. Drain and set aside.14 oz. green beans
- Heat the sunflower and sesame oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Add the noodles, green beans, shrimp, soy sauce, and mirin. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Mirin wine, 24 large shrimp
- Divide the noodles over the plates and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Notes
- Fridge: Let cool completely and store in a sealed container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Stir-fry briefly over medium heat or heat in the microwave (2 minutes at 600 watts).
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