Cold Thai Noodles with Shrimp

Elevate your summer dining with Cold Thai Noodles with Shrimp, a refreshing and vibrant dish that’s perfect for warm weather meals. Tender rice noodles are tossed with juicy, succulent shrimp and crisp, colorful vegetables like cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper. A creamy, tangy peanut-lime dressing infused with soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh ginger adds an irresistible burst of flavor to every bite. Topped with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts for crunch and fresh cilantro for a herby finish, this dish is chilled to perfection, making it an ideal make-ahead option for busy weeknights or outdoor gatherings. Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors, this easy Thai-inspired recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rice noodles
• 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 large cucumber (sliced into thin matchsticks)
• 1 large carrot (shredded)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 cup peanuts (chopped for garnish)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or creamy)
• 1.5 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot of boiling water, cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and allow to cool completely.

Step 3

Prepare the vegetables: slice the cucumber into thin matchsticks, shred the carrot, and thinly slice the red bell pepper.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, peanut butter, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, shrimp, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions.

Step 6

Pour the prepared dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Before serving, garnish with chopped peanuts for a satisfying crunch.

Step 9

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1640.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1532.2

Total Fat 56.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 885.8mg	0%
Sodium 4599.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 49.8g
Protein 142.6g	0%

Vitamin D 811.1IU	0%
Calcium 432.6mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 3415.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.2%

Protein: 34.9%

Carbs: 33.9%