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Vietnamese Sesame Shrimp Noodles (Mi Xao Tom)

Sue Lau
Vietnamese Sesame Shrimp Noodles (Mi Xao Tom), which is an noodle stir-fry with vegetables and an orange sesame sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Vietnamese
Servings 4
Calories 443 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large deep skillet or wok skillet

Ingredients
  

Noodles:

  • 8 ounces thin spaghetti cooked al dente
  • 6 ounces shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small red bell pepper cut into strips
  • 4 ounces broccoli florets
  • 2-1/2 ounces snow pea pods trimmed
  • 1/2 cup carrots shredded or diced
  • 1 fresh jalapeno sliced
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced

Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Stir together the sauce and set aside
  • Cook noodles until al dente and drain.
  • Heat peanut oil in a large deep skillet; stir-fry the peppers and pea pods until crisp-tender. Leave the scallions aside for a moment.
  • Add the shrimp and cook until lightly curled.
  • Add the noodles (give them a rinse and drain if they're stuck together), along with the sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve when heated through.

Notes

From the kitchen of palatablepastime.com

Nutrition

Calories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 770mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3840IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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