Shrimp and Peanut Butter Noodles

Name: Shrimp and Peanut Butter Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese, Thai, Fusion
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Black Vinegar; 1 cup Broccoli Florets; 20 whole Large Shrimp; 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce; 0.25 cup Peanut Butter; 1 tbsp Sesame Oil; 2 tbsp Sugar; 10 oz Udon Noodles; 0.25 cup Unsalted Peanuts

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Chinese 🇨🇳Thai 🇹🇭Fusion High-Protein 💪Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Tender udon noodles are tossed in a sweet-salty peanut sauce with juicy shrimp and just-tender broccoli for balanced flavor and texture. The nutty richness, gentle tang from black vinegar, and sesame aroma make it a standout weeknight Dinner option. Serve Shrimp and Peanut Butter Noodles hot, topped with crunchy roasted peanuts for extra contrast.

Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil until the sauce is smooth and combined. Set aside.
2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in the udon noodles and cook for 5 minutes. Add the shrimp to the boiling noodles and cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat but keep the pot on the burner. Stir in the broccoli, cover, and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
3

Drain the noodle mixture and move it to a large serving bowl. Pour the sauce over the top and stir to coat evenly. Garnish with peanuts to serve.