Shrimp & Veggie Noodle Bowl

recipe

• Step 1
  Boil noodles in a pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Once the noodles are cooked, use tongs to lift them out of the water & into a colander, keeping the pot of boiling water on the stovetop. Rinse the noodles briefly with cool water & set aside.
• Step 2
  In the same pot, boil the green beans for 2-3 min, until just tender. Drain.
• Step 3
  Using a vegetable peeler, slice the carrot into long ribbons.
• Step 4
  If necessary, peel & devein the shrimp. Heat a drizzle of neutral oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp & cook for 2-3 min per side, until just pink & cooked through. Remove shrimp & keep warm.
• Step 5
  In the same frying pan, add the hoisin sauce, soy sauce & lime juice. Add 1-2 tsp water per serving to thin out the sauce, if needed. Cook for 1-2 min, until warmed through.
• Step 6
  Add the noodles, shrimp & veggies to the pan. Toss gently to coat everything with sauce. Remove from the heat.
• Step 7
  Plate the noodles in a bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro (optional) & sesame seeds, if you have any. Serve & enjoy!