Smoky grilled shrimp over sesame noodles with crisp vegetables, avocado, and peanuts—a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp Marinade
01 - 1 lb 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 oz egg noodles
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
11 - 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
→ Toppings and Garnish
13 - 1 medium cucumber, julienned
14 - 1 cup fresh 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
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add shrimp and toss to evenly coat. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled.
03 - Transfer cooked noodles to a mixing bowl. Add sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Toss thoroughly to combine and set aside.
04 - Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers if desired. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink with light char marks. Transfer to a clean plate.
05 - Divide dressed noodles evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with grilled shrimp, julienned cucumber, bean sprouts, avocado slices, and chopped peanuts. Garnish with scallions and fresh cilantro.
06 - Place lime wedges alongside each bowl for squeezing over the noodles just before eating.
