Asian Noodle Bowl With Grilled Shrimp (Printable version)

Quick, vibrant Asian noodles topped with succulent grilled shrimp, fresh veggies, and zesty sesame dressing—ready in just 15 minutes.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - In a bowl, combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Toss to coat evenly and set aside while preparing remaining components.
02 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and toasted sesame seeds. Add cooked noodles and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Heat a 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 between serving bowls. Top each portion with grilled shrimp.
06 - Arrange carrot, cucumber, spring onions, cilantro, and red bell pepper on top of each bowl. Serve with lime wedges for finishing.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Ready in fifteen minutes flat, which means you can pull this off on your hungriest weeknights without stress.
  • The shrimp stays succulent and tender while the noodles soak up every drop of that sesame-soy magic.
  • Fresh vegetables add crunch and brightness, making it feel light despite being completely satisfying.
02 -
  • Cold noodles mixed with a warm marinade is the foundation here—if your noodles are still hot, they'll absorb too much liquid and turn gluey instead of glossy.
  • The shrimp cook so fast that high heat is your friend; a properly hot pan means they develop a light crust instead of steaming in their own moisture.
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry with paper towels before marinating; moisture is the enemy of a good sear and leads to steaming instead of searing.
  • Make the dressing in your serving bowl so you have one less thing to wash, and taste it before adding the noodles so you can adjust seasoning freely.
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