Grilled Shrimp Asian Noodle Bowl (Printable)

Smoky grilled shrimp atop sesame noodles with fresh vegetables and creamy avocado in a vibrant bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
05 - 1 teaspoon honey
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Noodles

08 - 8 ounces egg noodles
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
11 - 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon 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. Allow to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled. Toss 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 and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink with light char marks. Transfer to a plate.
04 - Divide dressed noodles evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with grilled shrimp, julienned cucumber, bean sprouts, avocado slices, and chopped peanuts. Sprinkle with scallions and cilantro.
05 - Present each bowl with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top before eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes, so you can have restaurant-quality dinner on a weeknight without the stress.
  • Every bite has a different texture and temperature—hot noodles, cool avocado, crispy peanuts—which keeps things interesting from bowl to bottom.
02 -
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry before marinating them, because any excess moisture will steam them instead of sear them, and you'll lose that gorgeous char.
  • Cook your noodles just until they're tender and rinse them under cold water immediately—warm noodles will keep cooking and turn mushy if you let them sit in the residual heat.
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes if you can—the flavor is deeper and more nutty than store-bought toasted seeds.
  • Squeeze your lime wedges over the assembled bowl right before eating because that burst of acidity is what makes everything taste alive.
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