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Chili cashew shrimp noodles in twenty minutes. Whoop!
Some of my favorite things to cook are the ones that require time, different ingredients, multiple steps and generally just give me a little challenge. Challenging foods get me excited and make me feel like I accomplished something awesome.
I know it’s weird, but I love it.
With that said, time is almost never on my side, so that is when I get super exited about meals like this.
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They may not require a ton of time, a ton of ingredients or multiple steps, but they are still just as good.
Switching gears for a minute.
As you can see, I have new little furry helper. He licks up all the crumbs and rolls his pretty white fur in the melted chocolate. He also sneaks his cute little body into my shots. Keeping him out of these photos was kind of a challenge, since he has now taken over the area next to where I shoot in the family room. He found the giant patch of sun where I shoot and he now sits, plays and basks in the sun while keeping me company as I work.
I would like to think it is because he really loves me, but I think he is really just all about trying to sniff out every new food he encounters.
Whatever the reason, I love having a buddy around. Especially one that’s snuggly, furry and so cute. When I look at him he just makes me happy.
Oh no, turning into a crazy cat lady over here. HELP!
I also think that little kids are the devil to little kittens.
Somehow I was the lucky one who had to take the cat to school to show Asher’s class of five and six year olds the family’s new little kitty. OMG.
The poor thing was tugged and pulled. I just felt so bad for my new little bud. I mean, the word gentle was non-existent to these kids. There was fighting, a few tears and one very freaked little cat that luckily left with all four legs still intact. And I do mean lucky. Never again will the “take the pet to school” thing happen.
Switching back to these noodles. Let’s talk about them. They are everything you love about the flavor of cashew chicken, but instead of chicken we are using shrimp, and instead of rice – noodles.
You know I have been craving all things tropical these days. Seafood being one of them. Really though, I just want it to be spring! And the days to be bright, and the sun to set no earlier than six. Slowly (very) we are getting there though. Yesterday the sun set over the mountain at 5:14. SO much better than the 4:00 sunsets throughout December. Spring is on its way!
So these noodles were a winner, but I knew they would be. Anything with cashew nuts, shrimp and pasta is hard to mess up… so much goodness in that combo!
Chili Cashew Shrimp Noodles.
Ingredients
- 7-8 ounces uncooked rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, about 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons peanut or sesame oil
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 4 red chillies, seeded + chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into matchstikes
- 1 cup whole roasted cashews
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rice noodles according to package directions, leaving the noodles with just a bit of a bite as they will continue to cook in the sauce. Drain the noodles.
- In a bowl combine the honey, fish sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce and lime juice. Set aside.
- Heat a large sided skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the peanut or sesame oil and the shrimp in an even layer. Sear the shrimp until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the pan. Add the second tablespoon of oil and the garlic, red chillies and red peppers. Saute for 3-5 minutes or until just soft. Add the cashews and stir fry for about a minute. Add the sauce and the shrimp back to the pan, stir and cook one more minute. Add the noodles and stir for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the green onions and cilantro. Serve.
Nutrition
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Officially hooked on this meal.
This looks killer! …literally… I’m deathly allergic to cashews. But could I substitute peanuts if I wanted? I love any type of asian noodle dish so I am definitely going to try this one out sans cashews!
Oh no! Don’t use cashews! Peanuts will work great!!
Hope you love this and thanks so much!
Your kitten is too cute and these noodles look incredible – especially loving the dark and moody skillet shot!
Thank you so much, Laura!! I was so unsure over that shot, but I love it now!
LOVE this one! I need more fish in my life and this sounds FANTASTIC! Fish Sauce is tricky to find, I have an Asian grocer here so that is good. Do you know how long it keeps for?
Thanks Sophia! I have had mine for a few month now and it is still good!
That kitten….so cute!! This noodle dish sounds amazing, totally right up my alley. Great photos, Tieghan!
Thanks Kelli!
This cashew shrimp sounds so tasty!
Thanks Kevin!
Ok, the recipe looks so delish, and I think I will make this for dinner tonight. One other question…..can you tell me where the beautiful bowl is from?
Thank you so much! I got the bowls for christmas, but I think Anthropologie!
Oh man this looks so good! And that cutting board is amazing! Totally want!
Thanks Chris!
Forget takeout!!! I want this!
Wish I could have shared! Thanks Steph!
Aww! I need more kitten photos!
Anyway, this noodle dish looks delicious. Love that overshot picture of the big pot. It’s been far too long since I’ve had something like this–homemade or out.
Love your furry new friend! Great pics and love this recipe! Another hit Tieghan!!
Thank you so much, Kathy!
Looks wonderful, but I don’t see where you say what kind of cashews and how many to use? Will def need to try this.
Thanks Missy! Fixed the recipe. Sorry about that!
Your recipes this week have me seriously drooling…It’s like you know what I’m craving! Gorgeous photos as usual…
Thank you so much!
Hi there… I am new to your blog and Loving It!!!
My only comment about this recipe is that you didn’t mention what kind of cashews and how much.
Cheers
Thanks so much, Lori! I fixed the recipe. Very sorry about that!
Beautiful photos … and cat!! What a cutie!! You are the opposite to me, Tieghan, because I love the easy day-to-day type recipes. But I also love how we’re all different and I enjoy reading about your marvellous ‘tricky’ creations. This easy one, though, is definitely a winner for me!
Thanks Helen!
Aw! We need more kitty pictures!
And that shrimp looks phenomenal (and I’m really not even much of a shrimp person). I need it in my life.
Kitty photos in the morning!!
Thanks so much, Rachael!