Spicy Shrimp Ramen Stir-Fry with Green Beans and Peanuts

This saucy noodle stir-fry brings together tender shrimp, crisp green beans and hearty cabbage in a sauce that balances sweet, salty and spicy notes. A squeeze of fresh lime brightens every bite, while chopped peanuts add a satisfying crunch.

Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy nights when you crave something flavorful and stress-free. It’s a complete meal in one pan, with minimal cleanup.

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Ingredients

12 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce ShrimpView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Korean Chili FlakesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Coleslaw MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4.5 ounce Ramen NoodlesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce PeanutsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Trim green beans if necessary. Quarter lime. Roughly chop cilantro.
2. Once water is boiling, add noodles to pot. Cook until tender, 1-2 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water, at least 30 seconds.
3. While noodles cook, rinse shrimp under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with garlic powder.
4. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over high heat. Add shrimp, green beans and coleslaw mix. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are browned and tender and shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
5. Stir sweet soy glaze, chili sauce, 1 TBSP butter and chili flakes to taste into pan with shrimp and veggies. Cook, stirring, until coated, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
6. Stir in drained noodles and juice from two lime wedges until thoroughly coated and combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
7. Divide stir-fry between shallow bowls. Garnish with peanuts and cilantro. (TIP: For an extra-nutty crunch, toast peanuts in a hot dry pan!) Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes, thaw them completely and pat dry before seasoning.

What can I substitute for sweet soy glaze?

Mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce with 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey.

Is this dish gluten-free?

No, because ramen noodles and sweet soy glaze typically contain wheat. Use gluten-free noodles and tamari for a gluten-free version.