A fiery, umami-packed noodle dish with a silky garlic butter sauce, crispy chili crunch, and tender seared shrimp—perfect for spice lovers!
🌟 Ingredients:
🍜 The Noodles:
- 8 oz egg noodles (or ramen, udon, or spaghetti) – Your choice!
- 1 tbsp salt – For boiling water.
- 1 tbsp sesame oil – Keeps noodles from sticking.
🔥 The Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter – Creates a rich, glossy sauce.
- 6 garlic cloves (minced) – The star of the show!
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated) – Adds warmth.
- 1 tbsp soy sauce – For deep umami.
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce – Adds richness.
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce – For color and depth.
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar – Balances the heat.
- 1 tbsp chili crisp or chili oil – For that spicy kick.
- 1 tsp rice vinegar – Adds brightness.
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) – For extra heat!
🦐 Protein & Toppings:
- 8 large shrimp (peeled & deveined) – Or chicken, tofu, or beef.
- 1 tbsp cornstarch – Helps crisp the shrimp.
- 1 tbsp oil (for frying shrimp)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds – Adds crunch.
- 2 green onions (chopped) – For garnish.
- 1 tbsp crushed peanuts – Optional but highly recommended!
🔥 Step-by-Step Cooking Process:
1️⃣ Cooking the Noodles
- Boil water with salt, then cook noodles according to package instructions.
- Drain, toss with sesame oil, and set aside.
2️⃣ Preparing the Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, chili crisp, and rice vinegar.
- Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
3️⃣ Cooking the Shrimp (or Protein of Choice)
- Toss shrimp with cornstarch for a crispy coating.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side.
- Set aside.
4️⃣ Tossing Everything Together
- Add cooked noodles to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
- Top with crispy shrimp, sesame seeds, green onions, and crushed peanuts.
🍽 Serving Suggestions:
- Pair with a side of spicy cucumber salad for contrast.
- Add a soft-boiled egg for extra creaminess.
- Drizzle with extra chili oil if you love heat!
🔥 Pro Tips for Ultimate Flavor:
✔ Use fresh garlic & ginger for maximum aroma.
✔ Don’t overcook the garlic—it should be golden, not burnt.
✔ For extra umami, add a dash of fish sauce or miso paste.
✔ Make it vegan by swapping butter for plant-based alternatives and using tofu.
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