Grilled Shrimp Asian Noodle Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Smoky shrimp over seasoned noodles with crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and peanuts for a satisfying meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Shrimp Marinade

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp lime juice
05 - 1 tsp honey
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Noodles

08 - 8 oz egg noodles
09 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
10 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 2 tsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

→ Toppings

13 - 1 medium cucumber, julienned
14 - 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed
15 - 1 large avocado, sliced
16 - 1/3 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
17 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
19 - Lime wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled. Toss noodles with sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Set aside.
03 - Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers if desired. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - Divide dressed noodles among four serving bowls. Top each portion with grilled shrimp, julienned cucumber, bean sprouts, avocado slices, and chopped peanuts. Sprinkle with scallions and fresh cilantro.
05 - Place lime wedges alongside each bowl for optional squeezing. Serve immediately while shrimp is still warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The shrimp gets this subtle char that tastes like summer, crispy outside and buttery inside.
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can actually have this on a Tuesday night without stress.
  • It's endlessly customizable depending on what's in your crisper drawer or how adventurous you're feeling.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ice bath for the noodles—warm noodles turn mushy and clump together, but cold noodles stay separate and have that pleasant texture.
  • Marinate the shrimp for at least 10 minutes but don't go much longer than 15, or the lime juice will start to cook the shrimp before it hits the grill.
03 -
  • Buy shrimp the morning you plan to cook if possible, or thaw frozen ones slowly in the refrigerator overnight—rushing this step affects texture.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes if you only have raw ones; it transforms them from bland to deeply flavorful.
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