These teriyaki shrimp noodles are simply irresistible – Experience the mouthwatering tang of teriyaki sauce in this Japanese-inspired dish, a delightful departure from your usual dinner routine. Seared shrimp, bell peppers, and spaghetti noodles are tossed in a hearty teriyaki sauce that’s simply divine. It tastes like your favorite takeout, but in the comfort of your own kitchen—quick, easy and utterly delicious!
For more recipes that are all about umami flavors, check out these Chicken Teriyaki Pineapple Bowls, Gochujang Eggplant Rice Bowls and Sticky Beef Meatballs.
Why you’ll love this teriyaki shrimp noodle recipe
- Quick Preparation: Ready in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy days.
- Simple Ingredients: Made with basic pantry staples, you might likely have already on hand.
- Delicious and Crowd-Pleasing: One bite and you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it sooner. The combination of seafood, noodles and teriyaki sauce is irresistible.
- Easy Weeknight Meal: Just as satisfying as takeout but homemade = healthier choice.
- Customizable: Swap ingredients like noodles (try udon), protein (chicken or beef), or add extra veggies like broccoli or carrots to suit your taste preferences.
How to make teriyaki noodles with shrimp
Let’s dive into making these irresistible teriyaki shrimp noodles. This recipe couldn’t be easier to prepare. We begin by boiling the noodles. While they’re cooking, we give the shrimp a quick sear. Then, in the same skillet, we sauté the bell peppers along with garlic and onion for added flavor. Once fragrant, we pour in that delectable teriyaki sauce, return the shrimp to the mix, and toss it all together with the cooked noodles. Done! Your dinner is ready to enjoy in no time!
Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.
Ingredients
- Noodles: Use whatever you have on hand like spaghetti, udon noodles, soba noodles, capellini, ramen noodles, rice noodles or angel hair.
- Shrimp: Peeled and deveined. Look for medium or large shrimp. You can cook shrimp with the tail on or off. However, the tail of the shrimp contains flavor which adds to the overall taste of the dish.
- Bell Pepper: Use your favorite color – red, yellow or green.
- Onion and Garlic: Essentials to add lots of flavor with minimal effort.
- Seasoning: A blend of salt, black pepper, sweet paprika and garlic powder.
- Unsalted butter and vegetable oil: For searing the shrimp.
Teriyaki sauce ingredients
This recipe requires a few key ingredients. Gather the following for the most delicious sauce shrimp and noodles have ever met.
- Toasted sesame oil
- Teriyaki sauce
- Low sodium soy sauce
- Mirin
- Brown sugar
- Sriracha
Helpful tips
- Feel free to use your preferred type of noodles, or simply use what you have available in your pantry.
- If you’re not in the mood for noodles, try serving the dish over steamed rice for a comforting alternative.
- Get creative with your vegetable choices! Swap out bell peppers for other favorites like broccoli, carrots, or sugar snap peas, or mix them all in.
- Experiment with protein options by substituting shrimp ions by substituting shrimp with chicken, beef or salmon to suit your taste preferences.
- How to thaw shrimp? To thaw shrimp before peeling, place them in a bowl of cold water, ensuring they are fully submerged, and leave for 20 minutes until thawed, or alternatively, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.
How to store teriyaki shrimp noodles
- Fridge: Store them refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Freezer: For optimal quality, use an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, simply thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stovetop or in a microwave.
Teriyaki Shrimp Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti - or noodles of your choice
- 1 pound shrimp - peeled and deveined
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 bell peppers - yellow
- 1 yellow onion - finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves - minced
Teriyaki sauce
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sriracha
Instructions
- Bring a large pot with generously salted water to a boil.
- Get your prep done before you start cooking: Peel and devein the shrimp. In a large bowl, combine shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Prepare the teriyaki sauce by combining the ingredients in a jar or a small bowl.
- Deseed the bell peppers and cut into long strips. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- Add spaghetti to the pot with boiling water and cook according the package directions. Drain, when ready.
- Heat oil and butter over medium high in a large skillet or pot. Place shrimp in a single layer and sear, 1 minute per side. Remove from skillet and transfer to a clean bowl. Set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the bell peppers. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic, cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the prepared teriyaki sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium low and add shrimp. Simmer for 1 minute. Finally, add spaghetti and toss for 1 minute more. Enjoy!
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