Shrimp and Garlic Noodles

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This post is going to be a work in progress. I am trying to master the perfect garlic noodle recipe, something reminiscent of Vox Kitchen in my hometown. Husband loves the dish so I wanted to re-create it at home. 

Shrimp
- fish sauce
- chicken bouillon 
- pepper
- garlic powder
- sugar 

1. Butterfly and devein the shrimp, keep the shell on. Marinade the shrimp with above. Pan fry the shrimp, about 2 minutes on each side or until done. 
2. Set aside as topping 

Garlic noodle
- de cecco linguini noodle or chinese egg noodle
- garlic
- either olive oil or butter
- sugar
- maggi
- Minced garlic
- oyster sauce
- fish sauce 
- red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon of Parmesan
- optional: garnish with herb, either cilantro, parsley, or onion



Garlic noodle 
1. In a bowl, mix equal parts fish sauce, oyster sauce, maggi sauce, and sugar. I used about 1 tablespoon of each for 1/2 box of de cecco pasta. 

2. Cook pasta according to instructions. 

3.
Option 1: In a pan, add oil and garlic on low heat - cook for about 5-10 minutes, try not to burn the garlic. Add the sauce mixture and cook briefly then pour out the sauce. Add the noodles and drizzle the sauce over the noodles, tossing it evenly.

Option 2: In a pan, add butter and garlic - cook until fragrant and butter is melted. Add the sauce mixture and cook briefly then pour out the sauce. Add the noodles and drizzle the sauce over the noodles, tossing it evenly.

Option 3: In a pan, add oil and garlic on low heat - cook for about 5-10 minutes, try not to burn the garlic. Add the noodle. Remove the noodles from the pan. Add the sauce mixture and cook briefly. Pour the sauce mixture into a separate bowl. Add the noddles back in and drizzle on the sauce mixture.e

4. Add about 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese to the mixture. 

5. In a bowl, plate the noodles. Add the shrimp. Add extra Parmesan cheese. Add red chili flakes. Garnish with herb. 



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