Asian Noodle Bowl with Shrimp and Scallops (Printable version)

Vibrant noodle bowl with shrimp, scallops, and vegetables in savory Asian broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 7 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 7 oz sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry

→ Noodles

03 - 7 oz rice noodles or soba noodles

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz snow peas, trimmed
07 - 4 baby bok choy, halved
08 - 2 spring onions, sliced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Broth

11 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
12 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
15 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon chili paste, optional for heat

→ Garnishes

17 - Fresh cilantro leaves, optional
18 - Toasted sesame seeds
19 - Lime wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until aromatic.
03 - Pour in broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
04 - Add carrots, bell pepper, snow peas, and bok choy to the simmering broth. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
05 - Add shrimp and scallops to the broth. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until seafood becomes opaque and is just cooked through. Avoid overcooking.
06 - Taste the broth and adjust seasoning as needed. Add chili paste for additional heat if desired.
07 - Divide cooked noodles among four bowls. Ladle hot broth, seafood, and vegetables over the noodles.
08 - Top each bowl with spring onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Aromatic and flavorful broth that warms the soul.
  • Perfectly balanced textures from crunchy snow peas to tender seafood.
  • Customizable heat levels with optional chili paste.
02 -
  • Always verify ingredient labels for allergens such as shellfish, soy, fish, and sesame.
  • Check noodle packaging specifically for gluten if a gluten-free meal is required.
  • Do not overcook the seafood to maintain a tender and succulent texture.
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