15 Minute Asian Noodle Bowl With Grilled Shrimp (Print Version)

Grilled shrimp over sesame noodles with crisp vegetables in a tangy Asian-inspired dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp & Marinade

01 - 7 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
04 - 1 teaspoon honey
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

→ Noodles & Sauce

08 - 5 oz dried Asian wheat noodles or rice noodles
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Fresh Toppings

15 - 1 small carrot, julienned
16 - 1/2 cucumber, julienned
17 - 2 spring onions, sliced
18 - 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
20 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes in a bowl. Toss to coat evenly and set aside while preparing remaining components.
02 - Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water until chilled.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and toasted sesame seeds in a large mixing bowl. Add cooled noodles and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill marinated shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked through.
05 - Divide dressed noodles between serving bowls. Crown each portion with grilled shrimp.
06 - Arrange julienned carrot, cucumber, sliced spring onions, cilantro, and bell pepper strips over noodle mixture. Serve with lime wedges for finishing.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Everything cooks in your actual fifteen minutes, so you can finally stop stress-eating crackers while dinner prep drags on.
  • The shrimp stays tender because you're not overthinking it, just a quick sear that leaves them sweet and slightly charred.
  • Sesame and ginger make you feel like you ordered takeout, but your bank account knows the truth.
02 -
  • Don't rinse the noodles if your kitchen is cold—cold noodles don't absorb the dressing as eagerly and the bowl tastes flat.
  • The shrimp size matters more than you'd think; if they're tiny, one minute per side is enough, if they're jumbo, go closer to ninety seconds.
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for one minute if you buy them untoasted—it makes them taste like someone actually cared.
  • Keep all your ingredients prepped before you start cooking, fifteen minutes goes fast when you're not searching for things.
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