Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 pounds of fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 500 grams of fresh egg noodles
- 1/2 cup of chopped green onions
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil on high heat.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for a minute.
- Throw in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if necessary and heat on medium-high.
- Add the noodles and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they start to turn golden and become slightly crispy.
- Add the red bell pepper and green onions and continue to stir fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste and mix well.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and mix gently with the noodles.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: About 500 per serving (based on ingredients provided)
- Protein: From shrimp and noodles
- Fat: From oil and shrimp
- Carbohydrates: From noodles
- Fiber: From vegetables
Dish Characteristics:
- This dish combines the flavors of Asia and America, with the traditional shrimp stir fry and egg noodles.
- The dish is full of freshness from the vegetables and seafood, with a slight kick from the red pepper flakes (if used).
- It's a great dish for people who enjoy both Asian and Western cuisine flavors.
User Comments:
- "This dish was delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect."
- "I loved the crispiness of the noodles. The shrimp was cooked to perfection."
- "I added more red pepper flakes next time. It made the dish even more flavorful."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to buy fresh shrimp and devein them properly to avoid any sandiness.
- If you don't like spicy food, omit the red pepper flakes.
- Stir fry the noodles quickly over medium-high heat to prevent them from getting too soft.