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

Quick, vibrant Asian noodle bowl with grilled shrimp, sesame noodles, fresh 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

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels restaurant-quality but comes together faster than delivery would arrive.
  • The shrimp gets this gorgeous caramelized edge while the noodles stay tender and coated in umami-rich sesame sauce.
  • You'll actually want to eat the vegetables because they're fresh, crisp, and there's enough sauce to make them sing.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ice bath for the noodles—warm noodles mixed with warm sauce becomes gluey and disappointing, so that cold rinse is non-negotiable.
  • Oversized shrimp cook unevenly, so buy medium-large and cook them just until they turn opaque—a few seconds too long and they become rubbery and sad.
03 -
  • Have all your vegetables prepped and ready before you start cooking—this is a speedy dish, and chopping mid-way slows you down.
  • Taste the sauce before tossing it with noodles and adjust the heat and saltiness—sriracha and soy can vary by brand, so season to your preference rather than following blindly.
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