Asian Noodle Bowl with Shrimp (Printable)

Tender shrimp and scallops with crisp vegetables in savory Asian broth over silky noodles.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 7 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 7 oz sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry

→ Noodles

03 - 7 oz rice noodles or soba noodles

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz snow peas, trimmed
07 - 4 baby bok choy, halved
08 - 2 spring onions, sliced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Broth

11 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
12 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
15 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon chili paste, optional

→ Garnishes

17 - Fresh cilantro leaves, optional
18 - Toasted sesame seeds
19 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Pour in broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
04 - Add carrots, bell pepper, snow peas, and bok choy to the simmering broth. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Add shrimp and scallops to the broth. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until seafood is opaque and cooked through. Avoid overcooking.
06 - Taste broth and adjust seasoning. Add chili paste if additional heat is desired.
07 - Divide cooked noodles among four bowls. Ladle hot broth, seafood, and vegetables over the noodles.
08 - Top each bowl with spring onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The seafood cooks so quickly you'll actually have dinner on the table in under an hour, no stress.
  • Every spoonful brings different textures and flavors, so it never gets boring even when eating alone.
  • It looks impressive enough to serve guests but requires zero fancy techniques or special skills.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the seafood—it happens in seconds, and rubbery shrimp will haunt you for the rest of dinner.
  • The fish sauce smells weird but tastes incredible once it's mixed into the broth, so don't skip it thinking it'll overpower everything.
  • Toasting your own sesame seeds if you have them makes this feel like you actually tried, and people notice that kind of detail.
03 -
  • Prep all your vegetables and aromatics before you start cooking because once things hit the broth, it moves fast and you don't want to be scrambling.
  • Keep your broth at a gentle simmer instead of a rolling boil so the seafood stays tender and the vegetables don't break apart.
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