Asian Noodle Bowl Shrimp (Printable Version)

A vibrant noodle bowl featuring grilled shrimp, sesame noodles, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing, ready fast.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp & Marinade

01 - 7 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
04 - 1 teaspoon honey
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

→ Noodles & Sauce

08 - 5 oz dried Asian wheat noodles or rice noodles
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Fresh Toppings

15 - 1 small carrot, julienned
16 - 1/2 cucumber, julienned
17 - 2 spring onions, sliced
18 - 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
20 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How To Make:

01 - Combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes in a bowl. Toss to coat evenly and set aside while preparing remaining components.
02 - Bring salted water to boil and cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking process.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and toasted sesame seeds until well combined. Add cooked noodles and toss thoroughly to coat.
04 - Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill marinated shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
05 - Divide dressed noodles evenly between serving bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp.
06 - Arrange julienned carrot, cucumber, spring onions, cilantro, and red bell pepper on top of each bowl. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's genuinely faster than ordering takeout, and tastes infinitely better than what shows up in a soggy container.
  • The combination of warm noodles with cold, crisp vegetables creates this textural contrast that keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • You feel like you've accomplished something impressive even though you barely broke a sweat in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the cooked noodles under cold water, or they'll clump together in the bowl like they've forgotten how to be individual strands.
  • The shrimp continues cooking slightly from residual heat, so pull it off the pan when it's just barely pink throughout rather than waiting for it to be completely opaque.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the components separate and only toss everything together about five minutes before eating, or the vegetables will start releasing water.
03 -
  • Make the sauce while the noodles cook so everything comes together simultaneously, and you're genuinely done in 15 minutes rather than just saying you are.
  • If your shrimp are smaller than medium, reduce the cooking time to just 30 seconds per side or they'll toughen up faster than you'd expect.
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