Grilled Shrimp Asian Noodle Bowl (Printable)

Smoky grilled shrimp over sesame noodles with fresh vegetables, avocado, and crunchy peanuts—a vibrant balance of flavors and textures in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp Marinade

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon 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 in a medium saucepan. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. 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 shrimp are pink with slight charring. Remove from heat.
04 - Divide dressed noodles evenly 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 bowls immediately with lime wedges on the side for personal seasoning preference.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in half an hour, which means weeknight dinner without the stress of complicated techniques.
  • The char on the shrimp tastes like restaurant quality, but your grill does all the heavy lifting.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble in minutes, perfect for feeding friends without being glued to the stove.
02 -
  • Cold noodles plus hot shrimp equals perfect temperature balance—don't skip chilling the noodles, or you'll have a lukewarm, disappointing bowl.
  • Marinate the shrimp for at least ten minutes or the marinade will slide off the moment they hit heat; the longer they sit, the more flavor they hold.
  • Prep your toppings before you grill so you're not chopping cucumber while shrimp burn on the grates.
03 -
  • Prep all your toppings and dress the noodles before you grill so assembly takes thirty seconds and everything hits the bowl at the right temperature.
  • Slice the avocado last because air turns it brown faster than you think, and nothing deflates the appeal of a beautiful bowl quite like oxidized fruit.
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