15-Minute Asian Noodle Bowl With Grilled Shrimp (Printable Version)

Grilled shrimp atop sesame noodles with fresh vegetables 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes in a bowl. Toss to coat evenly and set aside to marinate while preparing remaining components.
02 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water until 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 with grilled shrimp and arrange carrot, cucumber, spring onions, cilantro, and red bell pepper on top.
06 - Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the bowl.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually tastes like you took time when you really just grabbed whatever was in your fridge.
  • The sesame noodles are silky and punchy without any of that heavy feeling that makes you want to nap afterward.
  • Those grilled shrimp get this beautiful caramelized edge that feels restaurant-quality in your own kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cold water rinse on the noodles—warm noodles will make everything mushy and ruin the texture contrast that makes this bowl worth eating.
  • If your shrimp release a lot of liquid while marinating, pat them dry before grilling or they'll steam instead of sear and you'll miss that gorgeous caramelized exterior.
03 -
  • Taste your sauce before tossing the noodles—if it needs more brightness, add another squeeze of lime juice or a splash of rice vinegar, but do this before the noodles go in.
  • Buy pre-peeled and deveined shrimp if your budget allows; it cuts your actual cooking time down and you're not sacrificing anything in terms of quality.
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