15-Minute Asian Noodle Bowl With Grilled Shrimp (Printer-friendly)

Quick, vibrant bowls with grilled shrimp, sesame noodles, fresh veggies, and zesty dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

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 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and toasted sesame seeds until well blended. Add cooked noodles and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill marinated shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout.
05 - Divide dressed noodles evenly between serving bowls. Top each portion with grilled shrimp and arrange julienned carrot, cucumber, spring onions, cilantro, and red bell pepper on top.
06 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the noodle bowl just before eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in the time it takes your noodles to boil, so theres no frantic juggling or forgotten pans.
  • The sesame-soy dressing clings to every strand and tastes like the best takeout you never ordered.
  • You can toss in whatever crunchy vegetables are lurking in your crisper drawer and it still works.
  • Grilled shrimp bring that slightly charred sweetness that makes each bite feel special, not hurried.
02 -
  • Rinse your noodles in cold water after draining or they will clump into a sticky mass before you even get the sauce on them.
  • Do not walk away from the shrimp, they go from perfectly pink to rubbery in about thirty seconds.
  • Toss the noodles with the sauce while they are still slightly warm so the sesame oil melts in and coats every strand evenly.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before adding them to the sauce, it makes them taste richer and smell incredible.
  • Use kitchen shears to snip the spring onions and cilantro directly over the bowl, it is faster and you do not dirty a cutting board.
  • If your grill pan is not hot enough, the shrimp will steam instead of sear, so wait until you see a faint wisp of smoke before adding them.
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