Simple and Easy Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Simple and Easy Grilled Shrimp Recipe

A Simple Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie Recipe

Ode to the most popular seafood in the United States. Here is my Grilled Shrimp on the barbie with a Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce, your new favorite grilling recipe. 

Shrimp is, by far, the most consumed seafood product in the United States. Shrimp is delicious, versatile, and better yet, easy to cook with! Below, I’ll review how to make grilled shrimp, the sauce, some pairings, and some nutritional information about shrimp!

shrimp on the barbie on a platter

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This recipe is great for meal prepping for the week. I like to grill the shrimp on the weekend and make extra for shrimp salads, grain bowls, and sandwiches!

I love to make this recipe when the weather is nice! I love to spend time outside, so if I can cook dinner outside that’s even better!

 

Tools

Metal skewers (wooden skewers work too) – if you don’t have skewers you can cook the shrimp on a grill pan or even in a cast iron skillet.

Tongs

Grill – charcoal grill or gas grill works

Serving platter

shrimp on the barbie

Ingredients

Shrimp – I use Wild Gulf Large or Jumbo Shrimp

Melted Butter – you could use olive oil

Spice mixture: Old bay seasoning, kosher salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper. If you don’t have old bay seasoning a cajun seasoning will suffice. 

Garlic cloves

Fresh Lemon Juice

Fresh Parsley

Optional Ingredients: Hot Sauce, red pepper flakes, lime juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, or even some lemon zest. 

Step – By – Step Instructions

I usually like to keep a pound of raw shrimp in the freezer. Shrimp is super quick to thaw and easy to cook healthy recipes. From beginning to end, anyone can whip up a shrimp dinner in less than an hour.

Step 1: Prepping Shrimp

To thaw shrimp, take it out of the freezer and dump it into a large bowl. Place the bowl in the sink and run cold water over the shrimp. The shrimp will be thawed out in 15-20 min

Step 2: Cooking Shrimp

To cook this recipe you need a hot grill. Then, all you need to do is to skewer the shrimp and lay them on the grill. Flip the shrimp skewers halfway through and take them off when they are pink and curled in a “C” shape!

Enjoy the grilled shrimp alone, with my Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce, or with a delicious dip! Perhaps something creamy, BBQ-y, or spicy!

shrimp on a plate with lemon wedge and parsley

How to Make The Sauce

Okay, this is possibly the easiest sauce ever.

Microwave option: Add all the ingredients to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for a minute. Butter pops when melting in the microwave so make sure you cover your bowl!

Sharper Tip: I cover it with the paper wrapping my butter comes in. 

Stove-top option: To make this sauce over the stove-top, add butter to the saucepan and melt over low heat. Once the butter is melted, add garlic salt, and pepper and continue to cook on medium-low heat for 5min. Cut the heat and your sauce is done!

Pairings with Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

There are infinite possibilities of pairing this grilled shrimp with lemon garlic butter sauce. I like to make extra shrimp so I can make easy simple shrimp recipes during the week. 

Plain alongside a delicious remoulade sauce: Think of this recipe as an easy homemade copycat Outback shrimp recipe. 

Grilled Vegetables: I like grilled squash and peppers with my shrimp but any of your favorite veggies works! Potatoes in a foil pocket are delicious, crunchy, and creamy!

Air Fryer Potatoes: Include as many herbs as you would like. Once, I was eating pasta with a friend and they dumped almost the entire dried basil container in the sauce. Honestly, it was frickin’ good.

Rice: Shrimp and wild rice or white rice. Save a little of that garlic lemon butter and spoon it over top of your rice.

Salad: Eat this over top of a colorful green salad with a spritz from a lemon wedge. Some other great salad pairings include Yogurt Cilantro Lime Slaw or Greek Salad. 

Beverages: Some great beverage pairings include a Frozen Strawberry Margarita, white wine, or my favorite, a Komchua Mocktail!

shrimp on the barbie on a platter

I LOVE Shrimp, But…

I love shrimp, I grew up eating shrimp on summer nights at the beach, but… from a sustainability point, I only enjoy shrimp every so often. 

I’ve done some research into how to shop for sustainable shrimp and learned quite a bit!

When purchasing shrimp, stick with shrimp from North America, avoiding foreign imported shrimp. North American-caught shrimp is more likely to be caught sustainably. Specifically, Wild Gulf Shrimp is the best to buy due to its stricter management protocols. However, one 2014 report shows, that despite those stricter management protocols, the discard rate of other sea creatures from those shrimp trawls is still at 64%. You can also look for certifications like Monterey Bay’s Seafood Watch, Wild American Shrimp, or the Marine Stewardship Council.

Look for the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) label when purchasing Farm-Raised shrimp. The BAP makes sure the shrimp is raised without antibiotics and in the correct conditions to meet local environmental regulations.

Bottom Line:

Eat less shrimp and more sustainable seafood local to the region. For instance, purchasing from local fishermen and purchasing seafood like mussels, oysters, and clams can have a positive impact on our oceans and their ecosystems.

If you are interested in reading more about sustainable practices in the shrimp industry check out the references below.

References:

Five Facts That Will Make You Think Twice About Eating Imported, Farm-Raised Shrimp – Oceana.

Tiny crustacean, big transformation – Seafood Watch.

What You Need to Know About Wild and Farmed Shrimp – Food Print.

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese a Trader Joe’s Copycat

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese a Trader Joe’s Copycat

Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe

This is one of my favorites for fall – trader joe’s butternut squash mac and cheese recipe!

It’s that time of year! Let’s bring our favorites to the Thanksgiving table! Some of my favorite recipes include stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and creamy Butternut Squash Mac n’ Cheese. 

Honestly, I could eat this Copycat Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese dish any time of year, but I especially love making it in October and November. Butternut Squash and winter squashes are so festive and fun in the fall, and they are delicious in this dish. Best of all, this pasta dish has a creamy sauce and is better than the frozen mac and cheese version from Trader Joe’s. I love how this recipe utilizes a kitchen blender to create a creamy and decadent sauce without loads of cheese rather it is filled with veggies!

Let me tell you how I make this recipe!

 

Butternut Squash Mac n’ Cheese Ingredients

Elbow Macaroni: I often opt for traditional macaroni for this recipe however, you can use a different short pasta shape such as penne, rigatoni, fusilli, farfalle, radiatori, or orecchiette. 

Butternut Squash: I use a can of squash puree (for convenience) in this recipe but you can use fresh, homemade roasted butternut squash puree too. 

The creamy squash is a flavorful and healthy addition to this sauce. It is loaded with nutrients like beta carotene (a precursor of Vitamin A). Squash also has a beautiful, golden-yellow color, excellent for this vibrant Mac n’ Cheese, and has a subtle sweetness I love. 

*THE SECRET INGREDIENT* Riced Cauliflower: This is my secret ingredient!

You can’t taste the cauliflower with all the cheese, pasta, and squash flavors. Cauliflower helps to make the sauce creamy and comforting. It also gives the sauce its signature velvety smooth texture after blending.

Cheese: I use 2 different cheeses in this recipe. I wouldn’t say I like to use pre-shredded cheese rather I shred my cheese. 

In this recipe, I use high-quality sharp cheddar. I usually add at least one more cheese addition to my casserole. You can try Mozzarella or Gouda, but for this recipe, I used Greyure. Greyure makes for a creamy rich sauce and I love how it mingles with the cheddar. 

Other Ingredients

  • Onion
  • Butter
  • Whole Milk
  • Fresh Cracked Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Mustard Powder

 

 

Step-By-Step Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta:
    • Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
    • Drain and set aside.
  2. Cook the Vegetables:
    • In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened about 5 minutes. Add the riced cauliflower. Cook another 5 min, stirring occasionally. 
  3. Make the Sauce:
    • Add the butternut squash puree and milk. Heat through, about 2 min. Remove from stove and turn off the heat. Add these ingredients to a blender with black pepper, garlic powder, and mustard powder. Blend until smooth. 
  4. Combine ingredients:
    • Pour the blended mixture back into the saucepan. Incorporate 4oz cheddar cheese and 1 oz gryere cheese. Add fresh cracked pepper to taste. Mix until the cheese is melted. 
    • Note: The stove is off during this step, the cheese will melt from the heat of the puree. 
    • ​Add cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine, ensuring all the pasta is well coated with sauce. 
    • ​Pour the pasta mixture into a 9 x11 casserole pan. 
  5. Make Topping:
    • Mix Topping (1 oz gruyere, 2oz cheddar cheese, and panko bread crumbs).
    • Sprinkle with the panko/cheese topping overtop the macaroni and cheese mixture. 
  6. Bake and Serve
    • ​Bake at 350 uncovered for 30 minutes until heated through and the topping is browned and bubbly. 
    • ​Once the mac and cheese is removed from the oven, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

 

 

top down of butternut squash mac and cheese with a fork and linen

More Ingredients Additions to this Squash Mac n’ Cheese

 

What’s special about this Macaroni and Cheese recipe is its many variations. The cook can mix and match cheeses.

Cheeses: I refer to this article by Better Homes & Gardens to help with my cheese selection. 

More Flavor: Another fun option? Add a spicy element such as Harissa, jalapenos, or other peppers.

Veggies: Use veggies such as spinach, green beans, brussels sprouts, and tomatoes to make this pasta more veggie-packed.

Pasta: Even the pasta can be changed up! Make the recipe gluten-free with some simple ingredient swaps like gluten-free macaroni.

 

Macaroni and cheese with butternut squash and green beans

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butternut squash mac and cheese

Butternut Squash Creamy Mac n' Cheese

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
This Butternut Squash Mac n' Cheese has a secret ingredient! Hint: it isn't Butternut Squash!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Pasta Pot
  • Skillet
  • 9 x 11 Casserole Dish
  • cheese grater

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs elbow macaroni or other short pasta i.e. penne, rigatoni
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup riced cauliflower
  • 5 fl. oz milk 1 can
  • 15 oz butternut squash puree 1 can
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese, grated and divided some for sauce and some for melting over top casserole
  • 8 oz gruyere cheese, grated and divided some for sauce and some for melting over top casserole
  • 1 tbsp panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • ½ tsp mustard powder

Instructions
 

Cook The Pasta

  • Cook your macaroni according to pasta box instruction until al dente.
  • Drain and set aside.

Cook the Vegetables:

  • In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the riced cauliflower. Cook another 5 min, stirring occasionally.

Make The Sauce

  • Add the butternut squash puree and milk. Heat through, about 2 min. Remove from stove and turn off the heat. Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.

Combine ingredients

  • Pour the blended mixture back into the saucepan. Incorporate 6 oz cheddar cheese and 1 oz gryere cheese. Add fresh cracked pepper to taste. Mix until cheese is melted.
    Note: The stove is off during this step, the cheese will melt from the heat of the puree.
  • Add cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine, ansuring all the pasta is well coated with sauce.
  • Pour the pasta mixture to a 9 x11 casserole pan.

Make Topping

  • Make the topping, 2oz cheddar cheese, 1 oz greyure, and panko bread crumbs.
  • Sprinkle with the panko/cheese topping overtop the macaroni and cheese mixture.

Bake and Serve

  • Bake at 350 uncovered for 30 minutes until heated through and the topping is browned and bubbly.
  • Once removed from the ove,. let the macaroni and cheese rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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10 Recipes Using Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles

10 Recipes Using Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles

10 Ways to Use Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles in Recipes 

Thai Wheat Noodles from Trader Joe’s are fully cooked, ready-to-eat, and shelf-stable noodles perfect for quick and easy cooking!

Infographic for 10 ways to use Trader Joes Thai Wheat Noodles with a picture of the noodles, a bowl of noodles and the author

 

Why You Need To Try Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles

They are excellent for when you don’t feel like making a mess in the kitchen but want to have something nourishing, healthy, and delicious.

Because these noodles are preserved at room temperature, they are excellent in anything from stir fries to soups to your favorite power bowl with crispy tofu!

Below are 10 easy ways to make Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles!

 

Peanut Noodle Stir Fry in a large skillet with props including cilantro, green onions, peanut sauce, and a black bowl with chopsticks

Noodle Stir Fries

Thai Peanut Noodle Stir Fry

Peanut Noodle stir-fries are an excellent way to enjoy these noodles. Pair them with your favorite store-bought peanut sauce and veggies! 

Alternatively, make your delicious peanut sauce! It is super easy and you can make it with less than 5 ingredients! 

I love to top my Thai Peanut Noodle stir fry with Baked Tofu or a chili crisp fried egg. 

 

Stir Fry Noodle pull with chopsticks on a wooden cutting board.

 

Pad Thai Inspired Recipe

A Thai takeout fave, Pad Thai! Make your variation of Pad Thai with these thicker wheat noodles. Traditionally, Pad Thai is made with rice noodles, stir-fried with eggs, tofu, fish sauce, garlic, sugar, lime, and crushed peanuts.

Make a Pad Thai-inspired dish right at home with veggies like bean sprouts, bell peppers, onions, and your favorite protein of choice. I like to make a quick pad Thai sauce with fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sriracha!

Make an egg free Pad Thai by using a silken tofu scramble to replace the scrambled eggs!

 

Thai Noodle Curries

 

Red or Green Curry

I love to make a Thai Curry full of vegetables and tofu. I’ll make the curry and often serve it with rice. You can easily swap out the rice and enjoy a delicious Red or Green Curry dish with Thai Wheat Noodles. 

 

three bowls - a big pot of butter bean curry, a black bowl with a single serving of butter bean curry, and a small yellow bowl with herbs.

Massaman Curry

One of my favorite Thai curries is Massaman curry. It is spicy, salty, sour, and sweet! This creamy curry is made with coconut milk and infused with spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and cumin.

Massaman curry is excellent as a warm and cozy meal. While traditionally served with chicken, I love adding tofu or even lentils. Opt for Thai wheat noodles instead of rice for a twist on this Thai Curry dish!

 

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Thai Wheat Noodle Soups 

Chicken Noodle Soup

Thai Wheat Noodles make for a fun variation of chicken noodle soup. 

Just take your favorite chicken noodle soup recipe and exchange the noodles for Thai wheat noodles. 

 

Coconut Curry Noodle Soup

Change things up and make the chicken noodle soup a Thai-inspired Coconut Curry Noodle soup.

To make this, add lots of thinly sliced onion, ginger, garlic, mushrooms, red or green curry paste, coconut milk, and freshly squeezed lime!

 

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Other Ideas for Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles

Noodle Power Bowl

Make a delicious and healthy power bowl by layering the Thai wheat noodles with lots of chopped spinach or other leafy green, chopped veggies, and your favorite salad dressing. 

 

I love to use my Spicy Cashew Dressing in a Thai Wheat Noodle power bowl! 

 

Vegetable packed Spring Rolls on a stoneware plate with a side of peanut sauce

Spring Rolls & Lettuce Wraps

Change up your spring rolls recipe by swapping the vermicelli noodles with Thai wheat noodles! Prepare them just like you would Vietnamese spring rolls, also referred to as salad rolls. You can use Nuoc Cham sauce as a dipping sauce or I love to use Peanut Sauce.

 

Maybe my favorite way to use these noodles is in lettuce cups! Cheesecake Factory makes amazing Thai Lettuce Wraps, but they use egg noodles. Recreate them at home and use Thai wheat noodles instead! You can have dipping sauces like hoisin, chili oil, or peanut sauce. Just cut iceberg lettuce in half and chop up your favorite add-ins like peanuts, bean sprouts, green onions, red pepper, shredded carrots, shredded chicken or baked tofu, and, of course, Thai wheat noodles. 

 

Have a blast mixing and matching ingredients to make individualized Spring Rolls and Thai Lettuce Wraps.

 

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Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles Peanut Stir Fry Recipe

Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles Peanut Stir Fry Recipe

Thai Wheat Noodles with Peanut Sauce

This Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles recipe is nutritious, delicious, and ready in under 30 minutes! The perfect weeknight meal for when you don’t feel like making a mess in the kitchen. 

Trader Joes Thai Wheat Noodles with Peanut Sauce in a stoneware pasta bowl with noodles swirled around black chopsticks

What are Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles?

Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles are fully cooked, ready-to-eat, and shelf-stable wheat noodles. One package contains three ready-to-use noodle packages located in the Trader Joe’s grocery aisle near ramen and other noodles. 

Per Trader Joe’s website, they are made from scratch by a supplier in Thailand. These noodles are soft, chewy, and delicious. 

Because they are preserved at room temperature, they are excellent in anything from soups to curries to stir-fries. 

Peanut Noodle Stir Fry in a large skillet with props including cilantro, green onions, peanut sauce, and a black bowl with chopsticks

Ingredients in this Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles Recipe

This recipe comes together in a flash! The stir fry only requires 5 ingredients not including the sauce.

Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles:

You could sub for another noodle of choice such as udon, soba, rice noodles, or even linguini. 

Vegetables: 

Feel free to customize this selection of veggies to suit your preferences or whatever you have available!

  • Red Bell Peppers
  • Onions
  • Green Onions
  • Cilantro

Easy Peanut Sauce:

This peanut sauce recipe comes together effortlessly and quickly.

  • Peanut Butter
  • Hoisin
  • Soy Sauce
  • Rice Vinegar – (lime juice would be excellent as well)
  • Ginger
  • Garlic

Peanut Noodle Stir Fry in a large skillet with props including cilantro, green onions, peanut sauce, and a black bowl with chopsticks

Step – By – Step Instructions

Delicious Peanut Sauce

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together peanut butter, hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and garlic until smooth.
  • Gradually add water, 1 tbsp at a time, stirring continuously until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Set aside.

Prepare the Noodles

  • Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables

  • Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add minced onions and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add sliced red bell pepper to the skillet.
  • Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

Combine Everything

  • Add cooked noodles to the skillet with the stir-fried vegetables.
  • Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the noodles and vegetables.
  • Toss everything together until well coated and heated through about 2-3 minutes.

Serve

  • Transfer the stir-fried noodles and vegetables to serving plates.
  • Garnish with lime wedges, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro.
  • Serve hot and enjoy your stir-fried Thai Wheat Noodles with Peanut Sauce!

Trader Joe's thai wheat noodles below a big pot of peanut sauce prepared noodles

Other Flavor Variations for this Peanut Noodles Recipe

Change up the Noodles 

You can use fresh noodles, egg noodles, ramen noodles, rice noodles, Banza Protein+ spaghetti.

Make It Spicy Noodles 

Add in any of the following, Sambal Olek, Sriracha, chili oil, red pepper, or Chili Crisp for a spicy sauce.

Make It Sesame Noodles

For more sesame flavor, omit the peanut butter and use tahini, drizzle toasted sesame oil to finish this dish.

Change up the Veggies

Use your favorite combination of vegetables, or use what you have on hand.

More Ways To Use Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles

The best part about Trader Joe’s Thai Wheat Noodles is their versatility in recipes. You can use them in soup, stir fry, or curry!

You could even make a variation of pad Thai using these noodles. Rather than rice noodles, use these wheat noodles. Then add a chili-fried egg over top for a delicious pad Thai-inspired recipe!

Check out my article 10 Easy Trader Joe’s What Wheat Noodles Recipes for more inspiration!

Benefits Of Thai Wheat Noodles

These Thai Wheat Noodles are Dietitian Approved! I love them for a variety of reasons. Check out my article all about the benefits of these noodles.

Infographic discussing the benefits of using Trader Joes Thai Wheat Noodles

FAQ (Ask A Dietitian)

How do you cook wheat noodles?

These noodles are already fully cooked, shelf-stable, and ready to eat! Depending on the dish, you might prepare these noodles slightly differently. Check out my article 10 Easy Trader Joe’s What Wheat Noodles Recipes for more info on how to make these noodles in 10 different dishes!

Are wheat noodles healthy for you?

Cooking wheat noodles in a dish with lean protein, vegetables, fiber, and healthy fats, is healthy for you! 

This Peanut Noodle recipe includes all of these things!

How long do these leftovers last in the refrigerator? 

These noodle leftovers will last about 3 days in the refrigerator. 

 

Noodles twirled around black chopsticks hovering over a bowl of Peanut Noodle Stir fry with veggies

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Trader Joe's Thai Wheat Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
Thai Wheat Noodles with Peanut Sauce uses Trader Joe's Thai Wheat Noodles and creates a savory delicious peanut noodle dish!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Thai-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 524 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 wok or large frying pan
  • 1 small sauce pan
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Stir Fry

  • 3 packages Trader Joe's Thai Wheat Noodles
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red pepper cut into strips
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil

Peanut Sauce

  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup Hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

Garnishes/Toppings

  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ cup green onion, chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare Peanut Sauce

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together peanut butter, hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and garlic until smooth.
  • Gradually add water, 1 tbsp at a time, stirring continuously until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Set aside.

Prepare the Noodles 

  • Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables

  • Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add minced onions and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add sliced red bell pepper to the skillet.
  • Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

Combine Everything

  • Add cooked noodles to the skillet with the stir-fried vegetables.
  • Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the noodles and vegetables.
  • Toss everything together until well coated and heated through about 2-3 minutes.

Serve

  • Transfer the stir-fried noodles and vegetables to serving plates.
  • Garnish with lime wedges, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 17gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1021mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1063IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 30 minutes or less, Noodles
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Easy and Delicious Jalapeno Pickled Eggs Recipe

Easy and Delicious Jalapeno Pickled Eggs Recipe

Spicy Jalapeno Pickled Eggs

These Jalapeno Pickled Eggs are one of my favorite eggs recipe and I always have a jar on hand. Moreover, not only are these Jalapeno Pickled Eggs delicious, but they can be prepped, cooked, and finished in under an hour.

These quick pickled eggs serve as the perfect snack option or can elevate a main course meal like salads, ramen noodle soup, or even jazz up avocado toast with some of those pickled jalapeno slices and jalapeno hard-boiled eggs.

Below, I’ll discuss the ingredients, preparation, and cooking, how to utilize pickled eggs, and how to shop for eggs; one of my favorite low-cost proteins.

jalapeno-pickled-eggs-in-jar

The Ingredients in Jalapeno Pickled Eggs

Large Eggs: I use peeled hard boiled eggs. The eggs can be prepped and cooked in 30min from start to finish in an instapot!

Alternatively, you could make jalapeno quail pickled eggs. Just swap the hard-boiled peeled chicken eggs for quail eggs! You won’t be able to find those in any grocery store!

Fresh Jalapeno: The jalapenos add flavor without being overly spicy. Add as many or as few as you desire – more jalapenos means more spicy flavors! IMO the best pickled eggs are spicy!

White Vinegar: I use white distilled vinegar in this recipe. Option to include other vinegars in the vinegar mixture such as apple cider vinegar, champagne vinegar, or even black vinegar.

Water: I use a 3:1 ratio of vinegar to water tp make this pickling liquid.

Salt and/or sugar: Depending on the flavors you enjoy, you can add some salt or sugar, but they are not required. I love to add honey to my Jalapeno Picked Eggs. Some other flavor profiles that would pair well with pickled eggs include garlic, peppercorns, fresh or dried dill, onion, and red pepper.

Optional Ingredients: Mustard seeds, black peppercorns, garlic cloves salt, honey, jalapeno juice, chili flakes, turmeric, and beets. Want to make this recipe even more “green-like” add some blanched green beans!

Jalapeno picked egg sliced on a cutting board with a jar full of jalapeno picked eggs behind it.

Egg Colors: Yellow and Pink

For a beautiful golden hue, add 1/8 tsp of turmeric. This also provides earthy turmeric flavors.

For a pink or purple hue, add a chunk of a canned or roasted beet directly into the jar with your eggs. The larger the beet chunk the deeper the color. Alternatively, you could add some beet juice to your spicy pickled eggs.

 

How to Make Jalapeno Pickled Eggs in four easy steps

1) Cook Hard Cooked Eggs

There are three ways I like to make hard-cooked eggs: boiled, baked, and in a pressure cooker. Follow the links below for more details on how to make hard-cooked eggs.

  • Pressure Cooker
  • **Bonus – Egg Cooker

2) Peeling Hard Cooked Eggs

  • To help peel your hard-cooked eggs, plunge the hot eggs into an ice bath immediately after cooking. Wait 2 to 3 minutes before handling. Warning: the eggs may be hot!
  • Crack the eggshell. Rolling can help crack the eggshell, but be careful because this can break or tear the egg, especially if it’s softer cooked.
  • Plunge the egg into the water bath used to cool the hot eggs. The water will assist in loosening the shell.
  • Peel from the largest end of the egg. There is often an air pocket on the larger end that make peeling easier.

3) Create the Brine in 2 simple steps

First, combine water and vinegar in a 1:3 ratio (1 cup of water to 3 cups of vinegar). Second, if adding honey or sugar you may want to dissolve the sugar in the vinegar-water mixture either by bringing the liquid to a boil on the stovetop or microwave. However, heating the brine is not required. I recommend bringing the brine to room temp before adding it to your cooked eggs.

4) Pickle the Eggs

In a 32oz sterile mason jar (or container with a lid) place 10 to 12 hard-cooked eggs. Then add your sliced jalapenos. Lastly, the brine over the hard-cooked eggs. You will likely have some leftover liquid you can use for a small batch of another pickled item (like red onion, more jalapenos, or cucumbers). Store the sealed container in the refrigerator for at least 72hrs.

How long do you let picked eggs sit before eating?

The National Center for Home Food Preservation suggests storing eggs in the refrigerator at all times. Medium eggs may require 2 to 4 weeks to be well seasoned but the hardest part about this recipe is waiting that long! Use the eggs within 3 to 4 months for the best quality.

 

top down of many jalapeno picked eggs in a green bowl. Some slices of jalapenos dispersed throughout.

 

Pickled Eggs and How to Use This Egg Recipe

Maybe you haven’t seen many pickled eggs sold in grocery stores or restaurants but, in Pennsylvania for instance, pickled beet eggs are very pretty popular, especially around Easter. You might even find a jar of pickled beet eggs presented in rural PA bars. There are endless ways to add eggs, and picked eggs to other recipes but find some of my favorites below.

My favorite ways to use picked eggs include:

  • As a salad topper
  • Addition to charcuterie boards
  • Served over avocado toast
  • A snack (season with salt and pepper)
  • In an egg salad (the picked aspect will bring even more flavor)
  • Used when making deviled eggs
  • And one of my favorites, as a Ramen topper

 

Jalapeno picked egg ontop of a veggie packed ramen.

 

Understanding Egg labels

Egg labeling is complicated. There are many terms used in egg labeling that are somewhat misleading, for instance, cage-free. The term cage-free doesn’t have much meaning behind it.

Below are some meaningful labels to look out for:

  • Animal Welfare Approved
  • Certified Humane
  • Global Animal Partnership Steps 3.4.5 and Step 5+
  • SDA Organic

More Resources

Curious to dive deeper into the food label guide to choosing eggs? Check out these resources below.

 

top down of many jalapeno picked eggs in a green bowl. Some slices of jalapenos dispersed throughout.

 

Happy Cooking!

I hope this recipe post provided some valuable information about the world of pickled eggs. Pickling is a culinary adventure I hope you decide to try if you have not already.

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top down of many jalapeno picked eggs in a green bowl. Some slices of jalapenos dispersed throughout.

Jalapeno Pickled Eggs

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
This pickled egg recipe is super easy and has a kick! Jalapeno Picked Eggs are the perfect ramen topped, salad addition, or simple and high protein snack!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Refrigerator time 3 days
Total Time 3 days 5 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 eggs
Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 32oz container or mason jar with lid
  • 1 3 cup liquid measuring cup
  • 1 chefs knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 12 medium to large hard cooked eggs, peeled
  • 3 cups white distilled vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 jalapenos

Instructions
 

Brine

  • Combine water and vinegar in a 1:3 ratio (1 cup of water to 3 cups of vinegar). If adding honey or sugar, you may want to dissolve the sugar in the vinegar-water mixture either by bringing the liquid to a simmer on the stovetop or microwave. However, heating the brine is not required and I recommend bringing the brine to room temp before adding it to your cooked eggs.

Pickle the Eggs

  • In a 32oz mason sterile jar or container with a lid place 10 to 12 hard cook eggs. Then add sliced jalapenos. Lastly, pour in the brine. You will likely have some leftover liquid you can use for a small batch of something pickled (like red onion, more jalapenos, or cucumbers). Store the sealed container in the refrigerator for at least 72hrs.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword eggs, jalapeno, pickled
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Noodles with Spicy Tahini Stir Fry Sauce

Noodles with Spicy Tahini Stir Fry Sauce

Easy Rice Noodles with Spicy Sesame Sauce

Ever crave a big ole’ bowl of noodles? I sure do. Noodles are my favorite food. I don’t make such a statement lightly. There is something about the mouthfeel of noodles, so smooth and chewy, that is just so comforting.

Why I Love This Rice Noodle with Spicy Tahini Stir Fry Sauce Recipe

I love this recipe because, it’s a quick, easy, and healthy noodle recipe but also super delicious. The Tahini Sauce is a perfect complement. It creates a velvety, nutty flavor and aroma. 

Many of my noodle dishes are inspired by other marvelous dishes. This dish is inspired by Thai peanut noodles and Dan Dan noodles some of my favorite noodle slurping dishes!

 

Stir Fry Noodle pull with chopsticks on a wooden cutting board.

Ingredients

Noodles: I use rice noodles in this dish. Noodles come in many widths and sizes. Some Noodles are thin like vermicelli or round and wide like udon. I recommend using a Pad Thai style, which is known for its dried, flat, and wide noodles. Here is one noodle I like to use, from the Thai kitchen. 

Veggies: You can get creative with veggies for this recipe. I chose carrots, bell peppers, and jalapenos. I love carrots in a warm and cozy noodle dish. The jalapenos and green bell peppers also pair nicely.

Some other veggie variations to try:

  • Broccoli, napa cabbage, onion
  • Celery, carrot, snow peas
  • Edamame, red cabbage, cauliflower

Spicy: As always, spiciness is optional because it is not for everyone. But hey, this is a Spicy Tahini Noodle recipe! You could omit the spicy element and bump up the flavor with some garlic too. 

Protein: Go ahead and use your favorite protein in this noodle dish. I chose a yummy, yet spicy, homemade jalapeno-picked egg. Keep things vegan by topping this recipe with some Baked Tofu.

Tahini Sauce: I make noodles so often that I have tried hundreds of combinations and ratios of ingredients. Due to my long history of noodle adventures, I usually eyeball the sauce, give it a taste, and adjust the ingredients as needed. However, if you need a blueprint, no worries! This combination (written in the recipe at the bottom of this post) will leave you blown away.

Garnish: A garnish can transform any dish into a work of art. When considering the following elements, color, taste, texture, and nutrition garnishes are not something that is thrown aside! In this recipe, I garnish with sesame seeds, green onion, and basil. But technically the egg is a garnish too! 

Other garnish ideas include a wedge of lime or freshly squeezed lime juice, black pepper, a drizzle of maple syrup, a splash of soy sauce, or even an extra drizzle of creamy sauce. 

How To Make This Recipe

A standout feature of noodle recipes is the ease of its creation. Check out my instructions below.

To make Spicy Tahini Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Adjust the spice level and sweetness according to your preference.

Cook The Noodles

Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.

Sauté Aromatics

Heat avocado oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir-Fry Vegetables

Add the carrot, bell peppers, jalapeno, and scallions to the pan. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-5 minutes until they are crisp-tender.

Pour the spicy tahini stir fry sauce over the vegetables and toss until well coated.

Add Sauce and Noodles

Add the cooked rice noodles to the pan and gently toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and the vegetables are distributed throughout.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through.

Garnish and Serve

Remove the pan from the heat and add the desired garnish. Serve immediately. 

 

 

Sharper Nutrition Fix: Tahini

What is Tahini?

Tahini is a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. It is similar to peanut butter but instead of grounding peanuts to a pulp (or butter), it is made from ground sesame seeds. In tahini, the sesame seeds are toasted, ground, and finally emulsified with oil, creating a smooth and creamy consistency.

Tahini has its own wonderful flavor, much like a nutty earthy nut or seed butter. If you don’t have tahini for a recipe, you may be able to substitute a nut or seed butter along with some sesame oil.

Tahini is a major ingredient in a very popular snack food, hummus! Some other culinary uses for tahini include salad dressings, dips (such as hummus or baba ghanoush), used as a condiment, in a baked good (like cake), stirred into a soup, sauce, or smoothie, or you might also want to drizzle over some chickpeas or falafel.

If you want to learn more about how to use tahini in your kitchen check out these articles by Serious Eats, and Bon Appetit.

Stir Fry Noodle pull with chopsticks on a wooden cutting board.

 

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Stir Fry Noodle pull with chopsticks on a wooden cutting board.

Rice Noodles with Spicy Tahini Stir Fry Sauce

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
These Rice Noodles with Spicy Tahini Stir Fry Sauce are quick, easy, nutritious, and delicious.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 571 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pan
  • 1 Mason Jar

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rice noodles
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 diced bell pepper
  • 2 minced jalapeno
  • 4 chopped scallions
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 hard boiled eggs or pickled eggs
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic

Spicy Tahini Sauce

  • cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp
  • 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
  • ½ cup starchy noodle water
  • tsp cracked black pepper

Garnish

  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • ¼ basil jullianed
  • 5 scallions cut into long spears

Instructions
 

To make Spicy Tahini Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients. Adjust the spice level and sweetness according to your preference.

Cook The Noodles

  • Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.

Sauté Aromatics

  • Heat avocado oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir-Fry Vegetables

  • Add the carrot, bell peppers, jalapeno, and scallions to the pan. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-5 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
  • Pour the spicy tahini stir fry sauce over the vegetables and toss until well coated.

Add Sauce and Noodles

  • Add the cooked rice noodles to the pan and gently toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and the vegetables are distributed throughout.
  • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through.

Garnish and Serve

  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the desired garnish. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 16gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 1124mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6898IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Noodles
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