Asian Noodle Bowl with Shrimp (Print Version)

Tender shrimp and crisp vegetables in savory Asian sauce with crunchy peanuts

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 14 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Noodles

02 - 7 ounces rice noodles

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium zucchini, julienned
04 - 1 large carrot, julienned
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 3 green onions, sliced

→ Sauce

07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce, gluten-free if needed
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, optional

→ Toppings

12 - 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
13 - 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
14 - Lime wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, and chili garlic sauce until well blended. Set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
05 - In the same pan, add julienned zucchini and carrot. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are tender with a slight crunch.
06 - Add cooked noodles, green onions, and prepared sauce to the pan. Toss all components together and warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
07 - Return cooked shrimp to the pan and gently mix everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
08 - Divide noodle mixture among four bowls. Top each serving with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel less like a chore and more like a choice.
  • The balance of textures keeps your palate interested, from silky noodles to crispy vegetables to chewy shrimp.
  • One sauce brings everything together harmoniously, so you're not juggling five different flavor profiles.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp or you'll steam them instead of searing them, which means they lose that subtle caramelized flavor.
  • The order of adding ingredients matters because the pan's heat is your friend, and adding everything at once cools it down and changes the cooking dynamics.
03 -
  • Prepare your mise en place—that is, have everything chopped and ready before you touch the stove, because this recipe moves fast once heat is involved.
  • Taste the sauce before it hits the noodles so you can adjust salt, acid, or sweetness while you still have control over it.
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