15-Minute Asian Noodle Bowl Grilled Shrimp (Printable version)

Succulent grilled shrimp atop sesame noodles with crisp 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 (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 Steps:

01 - Combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes in a bowl. Toss to coat evenly and set aside while preparing remaining components.
02 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse thoroughly 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. Add cooled noodles and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and are cooked through.
05 - Divide dressed noodles between serving bowls. Top each portion with grilled shrimp.
06 - Arrange julienned carrot, cucumber, sliced spring onions, cilantro, and red bell pepper on top of each bowl. Serve with lime wedges for finishing.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes, which means you can go from idea to eating faster than most takeout delivery.
  • The sesame dressing is secretly addictive and works on nearly everything you pair it with.
  • Grilled shrimp gets this subtle char that makes even weeknight cooking feel a little fancy.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ice bath for your noodles or they'll stick together in clumps that won't separate even when you're mixing them with dressing.
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery fast, so set a timer and pull them the moment they turn pink—they keep cooking from residual heat.
03 -
  • Cook your shrimp marinade aside instead of in the same bowl as the noodles so the flavors stay distinct and don't muddy together.
  • If you're prepping ahead, cook the noodles and dressing the morning of and keep everything separately in the fridge, then grill the shrimp and assemble fresh when you're ready to eat.
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