Asian Noodle Bowl with Shrimp (Print View)

Tender shrimp and crisp vegetables in savory Asian-inspired sauce with rice noodles

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 14 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Noodles

02 - 7 oz rice noodles

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium zucchini, julienned
04 - 1 large carrot, julienned
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 3 green onions, sliced

→ Sauce

07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
08 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, optional

→ Toppings

12 - 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
13 - 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
14 - Lime wedges for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, and chili garlic sauce until fully combined. Set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside on a clean plate.
05 - In the same pan, add julienned zucchini and carrot. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are just tender with slight crunch remaining.
06 - Return cooked noodles, green onions, and prepared sauce to the pan. Toss all ingredients together until evenly coated and heated through.
07 - Return cooked shrimp to the pan and gently mix everything together until evenly distributed and heated.
08 - Divide noodle mixture among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, but tastes like you spent hours perfecting it.
  • One pan (okay, technically one wok moment) means less cleanup after dinner.
  • The sauce has this perfect balance of salty, tangy, and sweet that makes you crave another bite.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd your pan when cooking shrimp—they need space to sear properly, or they'll steam and turn rubbery instead of staying tender.
  • Toss everything together gently at the end; aggressive stirring will break up the shrimp and make your bowl look less appealing.
03 -
  • Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking because once the pan is hot, everything moves fast and you'll want both hands free.
  • Buy pre-peeled shrimp if it fits your budget—it saves time and takes away the only tedious part of this recipe.
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