Longevity Noodles with Shrimp and Ginger are a light, Asian-inspired shrimp pasta that comes together quickly in one skillet. This dish keeps the flavors clean and balanced, making it an easy dinner that still feels a little special.
I love recipes like this that are flexible and forgiving, especially on busy nights. It reminds me of the simple noodle bowls I turn to, like my Garlic Scallion Noodles, when I want something comforting.
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- What are Longevity Noodles?
- Why You'll Love this Longevity Noodles Recipe
- Key Ingredients for Asian-Inspired Shrimp Pasta
- Ingredient Substitutions
- Variations on Longevity Noodles with Shrimp
- Tips for Ginger Shrimp Pasta
- FAQ's about Longevity Noodles
- How to Store and Reheat
- Serving Suggestions for Asian-Inspired Shrimp Pasta
- More Recipes You'll Love
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
What are Longevity Noodles?
Longevity Noodles, or Yi Mein, are long Cantonese egg noodles that symbolize a long and healthy life due to their impressive length. Traditionally, they are served during the Lunar New Year and birthday celebrations. They are considered good luck to eat them without cutting or breaking the strands. Traditional noodles are slightly chewy and golden, you can get a similar feel in this quick recipe using whole wheat spaghetti or regular pasta.
To learn more about the legends and history behind this symbolic dish, check out this guide on the cultural significance of Long Life Noodles.
Why You'll Love this Longevity Noodles Recipe
Quick cook: everything comes together fast, making this a dependable weeknight meal.
Balanced flavor: ginger, soy sauce, and vinegar create a savory base without overpowering the s hrimp.
Flexible noodles: whole wheat spaghetti, regular pasta, or noodles for longevity (you can buy them on Amazon - affiliate link) all work well here.
Key Ingredients for Asian-Inspired Shrimp Pasta
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Shrimp: cooks quickly and absorbs the ginger-soy flavor.
- Fresh ginger: adds warmth and depth that defines this dish.
- Soy sauce: brings savory flavor without needing a heavy sauce.
- Shiitake Mushrooms: add texture and an earthy contrast to the shrimp.
- Carrots: provide light sweetness and color.
- Noodles: traditional longevity noodles, spaghetti, or whole wheat pasta all work.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use rice noodles instead of spaghetti for a gluten-free option
- Swap shiitake mushrooms for cremini mushrooms.
- Use chicken broth in place of white wine or water for added depth.
Variations on Longevity Noodles with Shrimp
- Add snow peas or snap peas for extra crunch.
- Stir in a pinch of crushed red pepper for gentle heat.
- Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil for a deeper, nutty note.
Tips for Ginger Shrimp Pasta
- Keep the shrimp marinating time short to maintain a firm texture.
- Cook the vegetables just until tender to keep the dish light.
- Toss the noodles well in the skillet so they pick up all the sauce.
FAQ's about Longevity Noodles
Yes, frozen shrimp work perfectly! Just ensure they are completely thawed, peeled and deveined before you begin the marinating process.
While traditional longevity noodles are great for celebrations, you can easily swap them for whole wheat spaghetti or regular pasta.
If you prefer not to use wine, you can use an equal amount of water or chicken broth to create the savory base for the shrimp.
To keep your Asian-inspired shrimp pasta light and airy, toss the hot cooked noodles well in the skillet so they are evenly coated in the ginger-soy sauce.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water to loosen the noodles.
Serving Suggestions for Asian-Inspired Shrimp Pasta
.Serve longevity noodles alongside Air Fryer Egg Rolls, Crab Rangoon, or Cucumber Kimchi.
More Recipes You'll Love
If you enjoy this dish, you might like my Cashew Shrimp Stir Fry, Shrimp Fried Rice, Sesame Peanut Noodles, or Turkey Lettuce Wraps.
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📖 Recipe
Longevity Noodles with Shrimp and Ginger
Equipment
- Large non-stick skillet
- mixing bowl
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dry white wine , or water
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ pounds medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushroom caps
- 1 cup diagonally sliced carrot
- 4 cups hot cooked noodles
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2½ tablespoons minced green onions
Instructions
- Combine the wine, soy sauce, pepper, ginger, and cornstarch in a large mixing bowl; add shrimp. Stir to coat and and marinate shrimp in refrigerator 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture, and saute 3 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and carrot; stir-fry 2 minutes.
- Stir in pasta, vinegar, and salt; cook 2 minutes o until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with minced onion.
Cookin'mama says
These look great! Thanks for posting nutrition and point info. Of course, I would have eyeballed it and said "two points". Maybe that is why WW is not working as well as it should for me.:-)
Creative One says
This dish looks delicious. Your pictures are awesome!
Tangled Noodle says
I can never get enough of noodles! Everything about this looks great.
Shari@Whisk: a food blog says
I love the look of the shrimp in this dish -- so plump and succulent. Looking forward to seeing your TWD submissions! WELCOME ABOARD.
pepsakoy says
Looks so good..I'm very tempted to give it a try !
Thanks for sharing the recipe..
Olga says
This looks so good! Love the mushrooms.
Can related to being on a kick: I've made 3 dishes with beets in the last week 🙂
pigpigscorner says
I always crave for a huge bowl of noodles after work...looks really delicious!
Katy says
LOL about the noodle kick. I do the same thing with foods, too.
This looks delicious! And personally, I think your substitutions make it more Asian-like. I would've done the same thing, if that's any kind of consolation LOL
Sara says
This looks like a great one to try. I love Cooking Light, I've had a lot of success with their recipes.
Leslie says
I love your Blog and I have been visiting for a while.. I just had to comment!
YOU ARE not old.. saw your comment on Fun Foods on a Budget and had to laugh! My oldest daughter was born in 1986. hahha
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noble pig says
Sounds good. The only difference rice wine vinegar would have made is that it is less acidic than other vinegars so the dish might have been more tangy otherwise.
Glad it turned out perfect.
Spryte says
YUM! That looks delicious!