15-Min Garlic Shrimp w/ Glass Noodles–SECRET Revealed!

glass noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in calories, while spaghetti is more affordable.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken breast is leaner, and tofu is a budget-friendly protein.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce is a healthier alternative, while soy sauce is more economical.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

Butterfly the shrimp from the backside without removing the shell.

In a bowl, add the glass noodles and pour in hot water; soak for about 3 minutes until softened.

Drain the glass noodles.

Mix together the garlic, ginger, hot pepper, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.

Arrange the glass noodles on a plate and place the shrimp over them.

Scoop the sauce over the shrimp.

In a steamer over high heat, bring water to a boil.

Transfer the shrimp and glass noodles inside the steamer; steam over high heat for about 3 minutes until the shrimp turns pink.

Carefully remove the shrimp after it turns pink.

Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top.

Heat vegetable oil in a small pan over high heat until smoking hot; add the hot oil over the dish.

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