15 Minute Asian Noodle Bowl With Grilled Shrimp (Printer View)

Vibrant noodles with grilled shrimp, fresh vegetables, and zesty sesame dressing ready in just 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 for serving

# Method steps:

01 - In a bowl, combine the shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Toss to coat and set aside while preparing remaining components.
02 - Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold 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 the cooked noodles to the sauce mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all noodles evenly.
05 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
06 - Divide the dressed noodles between bowls. Top with grilled shrimp and arrange carrot, cucumber, spring onions, cilantro, and red bell pepper on top. Serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together faster than most delivery apps can get to your door, and tastes infinitely better.
  • The marinade does double duty as flavor and tenderizer, so the shrimp stay plump and juicy even over high heat.
  • You can prep the vegetables while the noodles boil, making this a true one-person, no-stress operation.
  • Leftovers taste fantastic cold straight from the fridge the next day, no reheating needed.
02 -
  • Rinse the noodles under cold water after draining or they'll clump together into a sticky mass that refuses to separate.
  • Don't skip patting the shrimp dry before marinating; excess moisture prevents them from getting that beautiful caramelized crust.
  • If your grill pan isn't screaming hot, the shrimp will steam instead of sear, and you'll miss out on all that smoky char.
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds; the difference in aroma is remarkable and worth the extra minute.
  • If you like more heat, add a drizzle of chili oil right before serving instead of mixing it into the sauce, so everyone can adjust to their taste.
  • Use kitchen shears to cut the spring onions and cilantro directly over the bowl; it's faster and you'll have one less cutting board to wash.
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