Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles

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Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles

Shrimp and vegetables is dinner done right. Using dried figs in the sauce yields a sweet and spicy shrimp stir fry with noodles that is better than takeout.

Course: Entrees

Keyword: shrimp and vegetables, shrimp stir fry with noodles, spicy shrimp stir fry

Servings:

Calories: 585kcal

Ingredients

Sweet + Spicy Sauce

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari / liquid aminos)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs , stems removed
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon sriracha
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons arrowroot flour (or cornstarch / tapioca starch)

Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 pound shrimp , thawed, peeled, and deveined
1/2 medium onion , sliced
1 red bell pepper , sliced
1/3 cup raw cashews
16 ounces cooked ramen noodles

Optional for Serving

Steamed broccoli

Instructions

Make the sauce: Add all ingredients—vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, water, California Dried Figs, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, ginger, and arrowroot flour—to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth.
Add the mixture to a small sauce pan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and whisk for about 5 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
Add oil to a large sauté pan and heat over medium high, then add shrimp and sauté for about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove and set on a plate.
Add onions and peppers and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the shrimp back to the pan, add sauce (amount to your liking), and toss to combine. Reduce heat to medium and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Serve in a bowl with noodles and broccoli, if using. Pour extra sauce on each bowl as desired.

Notes

Recipe and photos by Caitlin Greene

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