Grilled Shrimp Asian Noodle Bowl (Printable)

Smoky grilled shrimp over sesame noodles with crisp vegetables, avocado, and crunchy peanuts for a vibrant 30-minute meal.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp Marinade

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp lime juice
05 - 1 tsp honey
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Noodles

08 - 8 oz egg noodles
09 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
10 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 2 tsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tsp 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 bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add shrimp, toss to coat, and marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. 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. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - Divide dressed noodles among four bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp, cucumber, bean sprouts, avocado, and peanuts. Sprinkle with scallions and cilantro.
05 - Serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes, which means you can feed yourself something restaurant-quality on a random Tuesday.
  • The shrimp gets this beautiful smoky char that makes everything taste like you actually know what you're doing.
  • You can prep the noodles and toppings ahead, then just grill the shrimp when hunger strikes.
02 -
  • Don't let the shrimp marinate longer than 15 minutes or the lime juice will start breaking down the protein and you'll end up with mushy shrimp instead of tender ones.
  • Ice-cold noodles straight from the cold water are the move—warm noodles will make the whole bowl feel heavy and summer-unfriendly.
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp dry with paper towels before marinating so the marinade actually sticks instead of sliding off.
  • If you don't have a grill, a hot cast iron skillet works just as well and gives you the same beautiful crust on the shrimp.
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