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chili oil noodles

Asian Garlic Noodles

This easy Asian garlic noodles recipe is ready in about 20 minutes and is so addicting! Perfect for any garlic or spicy lover!
2.94 from 59 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz spaghetti (about 1/2 a box)
  • 5 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
  • 2 green onions
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 6 large shrimp (optional)

Ingredients for sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp chili oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse noodles with cold water. Add a drizzle of olive oil to prevent noodles from sticking to each other.
  • While noodles are cooking, mince garlic cloves, chop green onions, and prepare shrimp or protein of choice. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients of sauce together. Set aside.
  • In a large pan, heat up oil and melt butter with low heat. Add in garlic and slowly soften and caramelize garlic (about 5 minutes).
  • While garlic is caramelizing and pasta is cooking, season cleaned shrimp with dash of white pepper and sprinkle of salt. Add in seasoned shrimp to melted butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side. After flipping one side of the shrimp, add in green onions and sauce. Mix everything together for about 1 minute.
  • Once green onions are soft, add in cooked noodles. Add in cheese and mix everything for another minute or so. Serve with a crusty baguette or as is!
Keyword garlic, noodles, pasta, spicy