This Shrimp Stir Fry is paired with saucy ramen noodles and fresh stir fried veggies for a take-out inspired dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes! Woot!
This shrimp stir fry recipe is saucy, scrumptious, and speedy too!
Woohoo alliteration!
Seriously though, this recipe is one of those “print now and make ASAP” sort of ordeals.
Though it could technically yield 4 typical servings, Paul and I agreed that two ginormous portions were perfect for us for dinner! We downed the entire pan, plus noodles, in record time and already have it on the menu again for next week!
I regret nothing.
Saucy Shrimp Stir Fry with Ramen Noodles
I’m so crazy excited for you guys to try this recipe!
The sauce is this magical blend of soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and garlic with a little kiss of lemon juice to brighten things up.
I like to add a bit of crushed red pepper flakes into the sweet, sticky sauce to give it some heat, as well as some Sriracha chili sauce or garlic chili sauce. Give me all the spicy things!
You can choose between mild and spicy here by either skipping it entirely or adding extra!
It’s beyond perfect for slathering over shrimp and veggies!
You can keep the sauce thin or add a little cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) to thicken it up into a sticky take-out style sauce.
Stir Fry Serving Suggestions
The saucy stir-fried shrimp and vegetables basically serve as a main dish and side dish in one.
To round out the meal even further I like to toss the stir fry and sauce with some curly ramen noodles. It’s total comfort food and tastes like fancy takeout!
When I’m not using ramen noodles, I absolutely love this shrimp and vegetable stir fry served with fluffy white rice You could also serve it with brown rice, fried rice, or even Quinoa Fried Rice.
Cauliflower Rice also makes an excellent pairing. You can even add extra vegetables to the mix!
Round out the meal with some sweet chili edamame (or spicy edamame) and get ready to faceplant!
Now that we’ve covered all the bases of ingredients, heat level, and serving suggestions… let’s get our stir fry on!
Shrimp Stir Fry with Ramen Noodles
I’ve made this recipe several times now for busy weeknight dinners. It’s like having fancy take-out in a fraction of the time!
It’s also gloriously meal prep friendly so feel free to double the recipe with leftovers in mind or make it in advance. It can be reheated in the microwave or on a skillet!
Shrimp Stir Fry with Ramen Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp
- 1 medium red bell pepper , sliced
- 2 carrots , julienned
- 1-2 cups snow peas , ends trimmed if desired
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 2-3 oz uncooked ramen noodles
- 1-2 tsp sesame oil for sautéing
- 2-3 TBSP sliced green onion for topping
- Sriracha or chili garlic sauce, for topping (optional)
STIR FRY SAUCE
- 3-4 cloves garlic (smashed, peeled, and minced)
- ½ lemon , juiced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 TBSP sweet chili sauce
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cold water
Instructions
- Clean and peel fresh raw shrimp. Thaw first if using frozen. Tails may be left on or off based on preference. Any size works here; simply adjust cook time to compliment shrimp size.
- Prep veggies. I always suggest slicing carrots and bell peppers thin for faster cooking, and also chopping broccoli into small bites. Snow peas can be kept whole or cut in half.
- Next mix up the sauce. Combine minced garlic with lemon juice, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes. Whisk and set aside. In a small separate bowl, stir together cornstarch and water.
- Now that the prepwork is done, this dish will come together quick!
- Cook noodles via package instructions in boiling water, approx. 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Heat a large wok or skillet to medium-high heat with sesame oil. Add veggies and stir fry for 2 minutes for still-crisp veggies or a few extra minutes for more tender vegetables.
- Add shrimp to the vegetables. Add sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are visibly opaque/curled and cooked through. Add corn starch and cook for an additional minute to thicken the sauce. Alternatively, if your pan seems a bit crowded, the shrimp can be cooked on their own in a separate skillet then added to the dish at the end.
- Add ramen noodles and mix well. Adjust spices/sauce to taste if needed. Top with chopped green onion and drizzle with sriracha or chili sauce if desired <— always a must for me! Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
If you get a chance to try this saucy shrimp stir fry recipe, let me know!
Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
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Questions & Reviews
I wish I had seen the note that said add ginger if you have it. If I make It again I will cause I usually have fresh ginger in hand. It was pretty good. Satisfying for me and my first time cooking ramen and veggies in a long time. I only Made a little sauce since I made a small batch of this. Thank you.
I made it with the ginger a few nights ago – it’s so delish! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Mia! ❤️
Well I THINK this will be delicious, but I did not read the ingredient list very closely. I did not use sweet chili sauce, but rather spicy chili paste, cutting it to 2 tbsp. Which I was nervous about. Flavor was good…buuuutttttt…woah, so spicy. We’ll try it again with the CORRECT sauce next time.
So excellent with the sweet chili sauce! We loved it! Takeout quality. And we did add ginger.
Loved this! I’ve made this dish many times without a recipe (a bit of this. A bit of that)… the sauce in this version raises it to next level. It was so yummy and so easy! Thank you.
Ahhh yay! Thank you Judith! I’m so glad you loved the recipe!
Loved the dish!
So stoked you enjoyed it! Thanks Greg!
Easy to make and incredibly tasty. I added mushrooms, too. Why ever order Chinese food again!
Ahhh yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it Lucia!
This was easy to make, easy to follow and SO delicious! I used frozen shrimp and added half a yellow onion. 10/10, will be adding this to my rotation!
This is a fantastic recipe! So gorgeous and colorful and super delicious. It was really easy and fast to make. I used pre-cooked small shrimp and added them right at the end. Perfect recipe, thank you!
Made this tonight and I just have 3 things to say…….It’s BUSSIN, BUSSIN!! 5 stars out of 5. Beautiful colorful dish, so savory and delicious. Your friends and family will think you fussed in the kitchen for hours. It’s better than any takeout. Run don’t walk to your kitchen and make this. It is absolute perfection. 😋
Thanks so so much Gary! I am so over the moon thrilled you enjoyed the recipe and thank you for your glowing review!
This makes such a great, easy meal – yummy flavors and a nice mix of veg, shrimp and noodles.
That was delicious. Easy to make and my hubs loved it. I will definitely make this again. Thanks!
This looks incredible! Every week we cook some sort of sea food, I’ll give this a try next time. I’m sure it will be a hit!
Such a flavor packed meal that is easy to make. It’s a perfect go to for a weeknight.
Thank you Ashley! I’m glad it was a hit!
Looks so good! Can’t wait to try this one.
Soooo excited for you to try it, Katie!
Love the concept of this recipe; I mean, how can you go wrong with ramen in any form? The primary issue I ran into was cooking the shrimp. I’d recommend cooking them in a separate dish rather than mixing them in with the rest of the veggies. It was hard to get an even cook since there was already so much in the stir fry pan, which resulted in some chewiness.
Ramen is for sure my love language right now, lol! If your pan seems crowded the shrimp can 100% be cooked on their own then added. I’ll add a note in the recipe for those who don’t have a lot of room to cook it all evenly together! I think the cook time may vary a bit on the size of shrimp used which may be a good factor to note. Do you remember what size shrimp you used? xoxo
My favorite ingredients in one dish! Loved all the flavors, thanks for the great and easy dinner idea