Grilled Shrimp Asian Noodle Bowl (Print View)

Smoky grilled shrimp over sesame noodles with fresh vegetables and creamy avocado, topped with crunchy peanuts.

# 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 fresh 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 fresh bean sprouts, rinsed
15 - 1 large avocado, sliced
16 - 1/3 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
17 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
19 - Lime wedges for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper in a bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled. Toss with sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted 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 light charring. Transfer to a plate.
04 - Divide dressed noodles among four bowls. Arrange grilled shrimp, cucumber, bean sprouts, avocado, and peanuts on top of each portion. Sprinkle with scallions and fresh cilantro.
05 - Serve bowls immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It comes together in thirty minutes flat, which means weeknight dinners no longer feel like a battle against the clock.
  • Every bite delivers a different texture—creamy avocado, crunchy peanuts, tender noodles, and charred shrimp all dancing together.
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  • Overcooked shrimp are the enemy of this dish—the moment they turn opaque all the way through, they're done, because even thirty seconds more will make them rubbery and sad.
  • Assemble this right before eating because the warm noodles will eventually wilt the sprouts and the avocado will oxidize, so timing is everything if you want all those textures to sing together.
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  • Prep all your vegetables and cook the noodles ahead of time, but grill the shrimp and assemble the bowls at the last moment so everything lands at the table with maximum texture contrast.
  • If you're marinating the shrimp longer than 15 minutes, the citrus acid can actually begin to cook them, so don't leave them sitting longer than 30 minutes or they'll start getting mushy at the edges.
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