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

Vibrant sesame noodles topped with grilled shrimp, fresh vegetables, and zesty dressing—a quick and satisfying meal 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

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes in a bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat and set aside to marinate while preparing noodles.
02 - Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold running water until cooled.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and toasted sesame seeds in a large bowl. Add cooked noodles and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill marinated shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
05 - Divide dressed noodles between serving bowls. Arrange grilled shrimp on top of each portion.
06 - Top each bowl with carrot, cucumber, spring onions, cilantro, and red bell pepper. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than delivery could arrive, and tastes infinitely better.
  • The contrast between chewy noodles, tender shrimp, and crisp vegetables keeps every bite interesting.
  • You'll find yourself craving the sesame-soy dressing on practically everything after this.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the cooked noodles under cold water—warm noodles will keep cooking and turn mushy, and they'll stick together in clumps.
  • The shrimp marinade needs barely five minutes to do its job; you're not marinating for hours, just letting the flavors introduce themselves.
  • Raw vegetables are essential here—if everything is soft and warm, the whole dish loses its personality.
03 -
  • Prep your vegetables first while the water comes to a boil—everything else happens so fast that having them ready is the difference between serene and frantic.
  • If you're cooking for more than two, double the noodles and dressing but don't increase the shrimp proportionally; a little shrimp goes further than you'd think when it's balanced with noodles and vegetables.
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