Grilled Shrimp Asian Noodle Bowl (Printable version)

Smoky grilled shrimp over sesame-infused noodles topped with crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and crunchy peanuts for perfect flavor balance.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp Marinade

01 - 1 pound 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 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled. 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 pink with light char marks. 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 cilantro leaves.
05 - Serve each bowl with lime wedges on the side for additional brightness and flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between smoky grilled shrimp and cool, crisp vegetables keeps every spoonful interesting and never boring.
  • You can prep most of it ahead, then grill the shrimp right before serving so everything feels fresh.
  • It's naturally light but satisfying enough that you won't reach for snacks an hour later.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the cooked noodles—if you leave them hot and steaming, they'll continue cooking and turn mushy even after the cold dressing hits them.
  • Make sure your grill is properly heated before the shrimp touch down, or they'll stick and fall apart instead of developing that crucial smoky crust.
03 -
  • If you don't have a grill, a screaming hot cast iron skillet works beautifully and gives you the same caramelized edges.
  • Make the noodle base ahead and keep it in the fridge—you can reheat gently or serve it cold, then top with freshly grilled shrimp for a completely weeknight-friendly situation.
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