Smoky grilled shrimp atop sesame egg noodles with crisp cucumber, sprouts, avocado, and peanuts for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
# 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, roughly chopped
17 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
19 - Lime wedges for serving
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper until well combined. Add peeled shrimp and toss to thoroughly coat with marinade. Allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water until completely cooled. Transfer to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame seeds. Set aside.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers if desired. Place on hot grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and develop light char marks. Remove from heat immediately.
04 - Divide dressed noodles evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange grilled shrimp over noodles, then add julienned cucumber, bean sprouts, avocado slices, and chopped peanuts on top. Garnish with sliced scallions and fresh cilantro leaves.
05 - Present each bowl with lime wedges on the side for guests to squeeze over their portion according to preference.
