Asian Noodle Bowl Grilled Shrimp (Print Version)

Grilled shrimp atop sesame noodles with fresh vegetables and zesty dressing, ready in 15 minutes.

# Components:

→ 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, to serve

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Dinner is on the table in 15 minutes, no joke, and it tastes like you spent an hour on it.
  • The mix of hot grilled shrimp, cool crunchy veggies, and tangy sesame noodles hits every craving at once.
  • You can swap proteins or toppings based on whatever you have, and it still turns out incredible.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the noodles under cold water after cooking, or they'll stick together in a gummy mess.
  • Make sure your grill pan is screaming hot before the shrimp go on, otherwise they'll steam instead of getting those beautiful char marks.
  • Squeeze the lime right before eating, not in advance, or the acid will dull the bright flavors.
03 -
  • Toast extra sesame seeds in a dry pan and keep them in a jar, they elevate so many dishes beyond this one.
  • If your shrimp are sticking to the grill pan, they're not ready to flip yet, wait another 30 seconds and they'll release on their own.
  • Use kitchen shears to snip the cilantro and spring onions right over the bowl, it's faster and less messy than a knife and cutting board.
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