Grilled Shrimp Asian Noodle Bowl (Printable version)

Smoky grilled shrimp over sesame noodles with fresh vegetables, avocado, and peanuts.

# Ingredients list:

→ Shrimp Marinade

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

# Steps:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly. Allow to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon 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. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - Divide dressed noodles among four bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp, julienned cucumber, bean sprouts, avocado slices, and chopped peanuts. Sprinkle with scallions and fresh cilantro.
05 - Serve each bowl with lime wedges on the side for finishing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes, which means weeknight dinners feel restaurant-quality without the stress.
  • The contrast between smoky grilled shrimp and cool, crisp vegetables hits every craving at once.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble bowls in minutes, perfect for feeding guests or meal prepping.
02 -
  • Overmarinating shrimp in acidic ingredients like lime juice will make them mushy; 15 minutes is the sweet spot where they're flavorful but still tender.
  • Rinsing the hot noodles under cold water stops them from cooking further and keeps them from turning mushy once you dress them.
03 -
  • Pat the grilled shrimp dry with paper towels before plating—excess moisture makes the noodles soggy, and you want every element distinct.
  • Add avocado literally as you're serving, not when you assemble—it browns and oxidizes faster than you'd expect, and fresh-sliced avocado tastes infinitely better.
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