Garlic Sesame Noodles with Shrimp

5 from 1 vote

Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or satisfying comfort meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Keyword: asian noodles, garlic sesame noodles, sesame noodles with shrimp

Servings:

Bring 4–6 cups of salted water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add the spaghetti and cook for 9–11 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, grated ginger, and Thai roasted red chili paste until smooth and well combined.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm the sesame oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the garlic. Stir and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the sauce begins to bubble slightly and thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss thoroughly until all the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce. Remove from heat.
Season the shrimp as desired. In a separate pan over medium-high heat, cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
Top the noodles with the cooked shrimp. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Don’t overcook the noodles: Keep them slightly firm so they hold up when tossed in the sauce.
Adjust the heat: Add extra chili paste or a splash of sriracha if you prefer more spice.
Make it versatile: Swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or keep it vegetarian by adding sautéed vegetables.