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    You are here: Home / Vietnamese food / Vietnamese Garlic Noodles with Shrimp

    Vietnamese Garlic Noodles with Shrimp

    Published: Apr 14, 2020 · Modified: Oct 28, 2021 by Kaylie This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Noodles with shrimp in pan.
    Noodles with shrimp on plate.

    These Vietnamese garlic noodles with jumbo shrimp are incredibly easy to make, and so delicious. The dish is made with Asian and American pantry staples, it’s a comforting bowl of goodness that can be made in about 30 minutes – perfect for busy weeknights!

    Noodles with shrimp and green onion garnish in pan.

    This recipe for Asian noodles is inspired by Beverly Hill’s Crustacean restaurant, which is known for its famous garlic noodles.  Since eating there years ago, I’ve always noticed this dish being replicated in many Vietnamese fusion restaurants all over southern California. 

    For such a famous dish, you’d be surprised that it’s so simple and easy to make at home. It’s  full of garlicky butter flavor, has a touch of umami-ness from the oyster sauce, and then topped with juicy, succulent shrimp. My whole family loves it, and yours will too!

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    Ingredients

    Ingredients for garlic shrimp noodles.

    Noodles – I’m using thin spaghetti noodles which are the perfect size to absorb the savory sauce without feeling too heavy.  

    Garlic – It’s the essence of the dish! Lots of garlicky aroma and flavor are infused into the noodles. 

    Shrimp – My choice of protein is jumbo shrimp, which is light yet still satisfying. 

    Oyster Sauce – This sauce provides the umami saltiness to the dish. You can get the Lee Kum Kee brand at most grocery stores. 

    Butter – Butter and garlic are the perfect pairing, and this dish has plenty of both!

    Instructions

    Images on how to make garlic noodles with shrimp.
    1. Make the noodles, saving 1 cup of pasta water. 
    2. Add oil to the pan and cook the shrimp, add salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes on medium high heat. 
    3. When you turn the shrimp, add the butter, oyster sauce, sugar and garlic. Cook until shrimp is done, about 3 more minutes.
    4. Add in the noodles and combine with the sauce.  Add pasta water to help mix the sauce evenly into the noodles. Garnish with green onions and optional grated parmesan to taste. 
    Noodles with shrimp on a plate.

    Serve immediately!

    Pro Tips

    • Prep all the ingredients first, then start cooking. You don’t want to cook the noodles too far in advance or they’ll dry out and clump together.
    • If using thin noodles, cook them just to al dente for that perfect bite. 
    • Adding pasta water to the sauce will help thin the sauce out a bit, making it easier to distribute and mix into the noodles.  

    More Vietnamese recipes to enjoy!

    • Instant Pot Oxtail Beef Pho (Pho Duoi Bo)
    • Ca Ri Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Curry)
    • Bun Rieu Cua (Vietnamese Crab Noodle Soup)
    • Bi Cuon Chay (Vietnamese Vegetarian Tofu Spring Rolls)

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    Noodles with shrimp on a plate.

    Vietnamese Garlic Noodles with Shrimp

    Kaylie
    These Vietnamese garlic noodles with jumbo shrimp are incredibly easy to make, and so delicious. Made with Asian and American pantry staples, it’s a comforting bowl of goodness that can be made in about 30 minutes – perfect for busy weeknights! 
    4.95 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian, Vietnamese
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 404 kcal

    Equipment

    • Wok or Stir fry pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound Thin spaghetti I use Barilla brand
    • 1 ½ pounds jumbo shrimp
    • 6 cloves minced garlic about 2 tablespoons
    • 5 tablespoons oyster sauce
    • 5 tablespoons pasta water
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 2 teaspoons sugar
    • 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil
    • grated parmesan cheese optional to taste
    • sliced green onion for garnish
    • salt and ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Saving 1 cup of pasta water. Do not rinse after cooking.
    • Heat oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes
    • Turn the shrimp over then add the butter, oyster sauce, sugar and garlic. Mix into the shrimp. Cook shrimp for another 3 minutes, or until cooked.
    • Add drained, cooked noodles in the sauce. Add pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time to desired sauce consistency. Toss pasta until evenly coated.
    • Salt and pepper to taste and garnish with sliced green onions and optional grated parmesan cheese.

    Notes

    *Nutritional facts provided are only an estimate, accuracy is not guaranteed.
    • Prep all the ingredients first, then start cooking. You don’t want to cook the noodles too far in advance or they’ll dry out and clump together.
    • If using thin noodles, cook them just to al dente for that perfect bite. 
    • Adding pasta water to the sauce will help thin the sauce out a bit, making it easier to distribute and mix into the noodles.  

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6peopleCalories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 26gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 1065mgPotassium: 327mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg
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