Asian Noodle Bowl with Shrimp (Printable)

Tender seafood meets crisp vegetables in savory Asian broth with silky noodles

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 for heat

→ Garnishes

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

# How-to:

01 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly, rinse with cold water, and 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 broth. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add shrimp and scallops, simmering gently for 2 to 3 minutes until seafood is opaque and just cooked through. Avoid overcooking.
06 - Taste broth and adjust seasoning as needed. Add chili paste for additional heat if desired.
07 - Divide cooked noodles among four bowls. Ladle hot broth, seafood, and vegetables over noodles.
08 - Top each bowl with spring onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime juice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It is incredibly fast, going from prep to table in just 40 minutes.
  • A pescatarian-friendly meal that is high in protein and rich in flavor.
  • The savory broth combined with fresh ginger and garlic creates a deeply aromatic and comforting base.
02 -
  • Ensure scallops are patted dry before cooking to maintain the best quality.
  • Always check noodle packaging for gluten if a gluten-free diet is required.
  • Contains shellfish, soy, fish, and sesame; verify all ingredient labels for allergy safety.
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