SHRIMP AND RAMEN NOODLE STIR-FRY

Shrimp and Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry image

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces cooked shrimp
6 ounces shrimp-flavored ramen noodles or 6 ounces mushroom-flavored ramen noodles
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil or 2 teaspoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into thin strips
3/4 cup fresh pea pods, strings and tips removed or 3 ounces frozen pea pods, thawed
2 cups chopped bok choy
1/3 cup sliced green onion (4)
1/4 cup bottled hoisin sauce or 1/4 cup stir-fry sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

Thaw shrimp, if frozen, removing tails. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a 3-quart saucepan cook noodles with seasoning packet according to package directions. Drain noodles.
Return noodles to pan and toss with toasted sesame oil.
Snip through noodles several times with kitchen scissors. Set aside.
Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.
Add sweet pepper strips; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Add pea pods and bok choy; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Add shrimp, green onions, hoisin sauce, orange juice, and crushed pepper, if using; cook and stir for 1 minute more.
To serve, place noodles on serving plates.
Spoon the shrimp mixture over noodles and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.