Here are 28 Meatless Meals You Can Eat During Lent and How to Prepare Them

9. ONE POT THAI SHRIMP NOODLE BOWL

 

  • PREP TIME: 10 minutes
  • COOK TIME: 20 minutes
  • TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
  • YIELD: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound large peeled, deveined shrimp
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 large shallot, chopped
  • 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 cups Thai ginger-infused broth (or other broth)
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 6 ounces medium rice noodles
  • 1 cup halved snow peas
  • Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large stockpot, heat oil to medium-high. Add shrimp, red pepper flakes, garlic and ginger. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Cook until pink, turning once, about 3 – 5 minutes. Remove from pot.
  2. Add oil, shallot and bell pepper. Sauté until shallots are slightly translucent. And remaining ingredients (excluding the garnish).
  3. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Boil until noodles have softened (about 6 – 10 minutes, depending on package directions).
  4. Return shrimp to pot and heat until warmed.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
  6. Notes
  7. If substituting another broth, add 1 tablespoon of grated ginger and 1 tablespoon of lime juice when adding the broth.

 

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