Grilled Shrimp Asian Noodle Bowl

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp Marinade

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce

03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

05 - 1 teaspoon honey

06 - 1 clove garlic, minced

07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Noodles

08 - 8 ounces egg noodles

09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce

11 - 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Toppings and Garnish

13 - 1 medium cucumber, julienned

14 - 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed

15 - 1 large avocado, sliced

16 - 1/3 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped

17 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

18 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

19 - Lime wedges for serving

# How To Make:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature.

02 - Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water. Toss the cooled noodles with sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Set aside.

03 - Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Thread shrimp onto skewers if desired. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and develop light char marks. Transfer to a clean plate.

04 - Divide dressed noodles evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange grilled shrimp, julienned cucumber, bean sprouts, avocado slices, and chopped peanuts on top of each noodle portion. Sprinkle with sliced scallions and fresh cilantro leaves.

05 - Present each bowl with lime wedges on the side. Diners can squeeze fresh lime juice over the noodles and shrimp to brighten the flavors.

# Expert Suggestions:

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The shrimp gets this incredible smoky char while staying tender inside, and it comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Every bite has a different texture and temperature working in harmony—hot shrimp, cool noodles, creamy avocado, and that satisfying crunch of peanuts.
It feels like you're treating yourself to something fancy, but honestly it's one of the easiest meals you can throw together on a busy weeknight.

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Don't marinate the shrimp longer than 15 minutes or the acid will start to denature it, turning it mushy instead of tender—yes, there's a sweet spot even for good things.
Cold noodles are your friend here; they won't wilt the avocado and sprouts, and they create that lovely temperature contrast that makes this bowl so refreshing.

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