Thai Shrimp Noodles

Name: Thai Shrimp Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tbsp olive oil; kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1 lb rice noodles (pad thai width works best); 2 large carrots, peeled and shredded; 0.25 cup dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped; 2 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; 0.25 tsp sesame seeds for garnish; 0.25 cup reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter; 2 tbsp neutral vegetable oil; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp light brown sugar; 1 tsp red chili paste with garlic (sambal oelek works great)

Thai-Style Roasted Shrimp Noodles with Crushed Peanuts

Sheet-pan roasted shrimp brings concentrated flavor to silky rice noodles dressed in a sweet-savory peanut sauce. Everything comes together in one bowl with fresh crunch from carrots and peanuts — no wok required, but all the satisfaction of your favorite Thai takeout.

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Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Total30 min

Servings4

Difficultyeasy

Ingredients

1 lbmedium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbspolive oil
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 lbrice noodles (pad thai width works best)
2 large carrots, peeled and shredded
¼ cupdry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias
2 tbspfresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
¼ tspsesame seeds for garnish

sauce

¼ cupreduced sodium soy sauce
2 tbspsmooth peanut butter
2 tbspneutral vegetable oil
2 tbsptoasted sesame oil
1 tbsphoney
1 tbsplight brown sugar
1 tspred chili paste with garlic (sambal oelek works great)(optional)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon — if it seems thick, add a tablespoon of warm water to loosen it up.
Get your oven preheated to 400°F and lightly oil a large rimmed baking sheet. You want enough space for the shrimp to spread out in a single layer without crowding.
Arrange the shrimp on your prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper, then toss everything together with your hands to make sure each shrimp is well-coated.
Slide the shrimp into the oven and roast until they're pink, opaque, and just cooked through, about 6-8 minutes depending on their size. They should have a slight caramelized edge but still be tender. Remove and let them cool slightly.
⏱ 8 min
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil and cook your rice noodles according to the package directions. Drain thoroughly and return them to the pot — you don't want excess water diluting your sauce.
Add the prepared sauce to the warm noodles and toss until every strand is coated. Fold in the roasted shrimp, shredded carrots, chopped peanuts, green onions, and cilantro, mixing gently but thoroughly to distribute everything evenly.
Divide among bowls and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve right away while the noodles are still warm and the flavors are bright.