Perfect Longevity Noodles with Garlic Shrimp
A quick and easy noodle dish featuring garlic shrimp and longevity noodles, perfect for New Year’s celebrations symbolizing good fortune and long life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces longevity noodles (Chinese egg noodles or thin wheat noodles)
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (12–16 shrimp)
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of longevity noodles and cook according to package instructions—3 to 5 minutes for fresh, 7 to 9 minutes for dried. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain in a colander and rinse briefly under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- Peel and devein about 1 pound of large shrimp if not prepped. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until melted and foaming. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, but not browned.
- Add shrimp in a single layer, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and cook for 2 minutes on one side without moving them.
- Turn shrimp over and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until opaque and just cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the drained noodles. Pour 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil over noodles. Toss gently with tongs to coat evenly and warm through for about 2 minutes.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, toss gently with noodles until everything is heated through and coated in sauce.
- Stir in thinly sliced green onions and drizzle 1 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice over the top. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Pat shrimp dry before cooking to get a good sear. Rinse noodles under cold water after boiling to prevent mushiness. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Add a splash of warm water or more soy sauce if noodles seem sticky after tossing. Cook shrimp in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
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