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

Savory sesame noodles with grilled shrimp and fresh vegetables in a zesty dressing.

# 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 (optional)

→ 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 - In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes. Toss until evenly coated and set aside to marinate while preparing remaining components.
02 - Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan and cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cooled completely.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and toasted sesame seeds until well combined. Add cooled noodles and toss to ensure even coating.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill marinated shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and are cooked through.
05 - Divide dressed noodles evenly between serving bowls. Top each portion with grilled shrimp.
06 - Arrange julienned carrot, cucumber, sliced spring onions, fresh cilantro, and red bell pepper atop each bowl. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in fifteen minutes, which means you're eating before your energy crashes.
  • Tastes like takeout but costs a fraction of the price and actually has vegetables you can see.
  • The grilled shrimp gets this perfect char that makes everything else taste better.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cold water rinse on the noodles—it stops the cooking process and keeps them from turning into a sticky clump.
  • The shrimp cook fast enough that you can literally turn away for ten seconds and suddenly they're overdone, so stay present and keep your timer close.
03 -
  • Buy pre-peeled and deveined shrimp if they're available—it genuinely saves time and removes the one step that feels like actual work.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds right before serving; it's a small move that completely changes how much character they bring to the bowl.
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