Soba Noodles, Shrimp and Spicy Peanut Sauce

Soba Noodles, Shrimp and Spicy Peanut Sauce is a quick, healthy one-dish meal. Tons of flavor from toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic and spicy peanut sauce.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 389kcal

Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

12 ounces soba/buckwheat noodles
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound medium-sized shrimp thawed if frozen
2 carrots about 6-inches each peeled and thinly sliced
4 green scallions sliced diagonally in 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
1 fresh red chili finely minced
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Thai basil

Garnishes:

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
4 tablespoons spicy peanut sauce store-bought or homemade
1/3 cup chopped salted peanuts
Cilantro sprigs for garnishment
Fresh lime wedges

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook 5-6 minutes or according to manufacturers’ directions, until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water then drain again. Add the noodles back into the empty pan and toss with the toasted sesame oil. Divide the noodles equally between four bowls. Reserve
In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil and when it has heated but not smoking hot add the shrimp and cook, stirring until they have turned pink and curled into a ‘C’ shape. Transfer the shrimp to a paper-towel-lined plate and reserve. Some of the shrimp will cook faster than others so remove them as they are done.
Add the carrots and scallions and cook while stirring for 30 to 45 seconds. Add the ginger, garlic and the minced red chile. Cook and stir just until the garlic becomes soft and fragrant. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the soy sauce, Thai basil and cilantro leaves.
Divide the vegetables equally to the top of each bowl of noodles and add the shrimp. Spoon a tablespoon of peanut sauce on each serving and garnish with peanuts and fresh cilantro sprigs. Serve with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

Not all soba noodles are gluten free. If you need to be on a gluten free diet, make sure your soba noodles are not made with added wheat.