Japanese Shrimp and Soba Noodles

Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 4

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Sizzling shrimp and veggies top off tasty noodles. Looks like it came from an Asian restaurant but takes only 30 minutes in a common skillet. ...MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

8 oz/250 g uncooked soba (buckwheat) noodles

1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil

1 lb (500 g) uncooked medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped gingerroot

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half

8 oz (250 g) green beans, cut in half

1 3/4 cups (425 mL) chicken broth

2 tbsp (25 mL) soy sauce

1 tsp (5 mL) sugar

1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice

1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch

Steps

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Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
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Meanwhile, heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; rotate skillet to coat bottom. Add shrimp, garlic and gingerroot; cook and stir about 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove from skillet.
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Add carrots, green beans, 1 cup of the broth, the soy sauce and sugar to skillet. Heat to boiling. Cover and cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
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Stir in shrimp and lemon juice. Mix cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; stir into shrimp mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Divide noodles among bowls. Top with shrimp mixture.

Expert Tips

Substitution:Need an easy substitute for soba noodles? Use whole wheat spaghetti or ramen noodles.
Time Saver:Purchase shrimp already peeled and deveined. Frozen uncooked shrimp can also be used; just be sure to thaw them before cooking.