Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rice stick noodles (about 1/4-inch thick)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 onion, thnly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 12 ounces extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 6 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
  • lime wedge (optional)

Method

  • Cover noodles with boiling water in bowl. Soak until softened but not completely tender, about 15 - 20 minutes. Drain noodles.
  • Whisk water, 2 T. oil, fish sauce, lime juice and sugar until sugar dissolves.
  • Heat remaining oil in large nonstick skillet over med heat until shimmering. Cook onion and bell pepper until softened, about 3 minute
  • Stir in shrimp, garlic and curry powder. Cook until fragrant and shrimp are nearly cooked thru, about 1 minute
  • Add scallions, softened noodles and fish sauce mixture. Cook, tossing constantly, until noodles are completely tender and shrimp cooke thru, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve with additional fresh lime wedges, if desired.