Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Shrimp Shiitake Noodles, a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender shiitake mushrooms, succulent shrimp, and perfectly cooked noodles, all tossed in a savory sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. The contrast of textures and vibrant flavors will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy this versatile dish as a satisfying main course or a hearty lunch option that can be customized with your favorite vegetables for an added nutritional boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces noodles (bucatini or any preferred pasta)
- ¾ pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 12 ounces shiitake mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
- ½ cup white grape juice
- 1½ tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions, reserving 1½ cups of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until pink and golden brown (about 1 to 2 minutes per side). Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter with sesame oil. Sauté shallots and garlic until softened.
- Add shiitake mushrooms; cook until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
- Deglaze the skillet with white grape juice, stirring to lift browned bits.
- Stir in dark soy sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and reserved pasta water; simmer for 3 minutes.
- Toss cooked noodles into the skillet along with shrimp; mix well and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 180mg