Asian Noodle Bowl with Shrimp (Printer Friendly)

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 for heat

→ 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 broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, and rice vinegar into the pot. 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 to the broth, simmering gently for 2 to 3 minutes until opaque and cooked through. Avoid overcooking.
06 - Taste the broth and adjust seasoning. Add chili paste for additional heat if desired.
07 - Divide 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Nutritious and Filling: Packed with 26g of protein and fresh vegetables, it is a healthy pescatarian choice.
  • Complex Umami Flavor: The combination of fish sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil creates a rich, restaurant-quality broth.
  • Quick and Vibrant: Ready in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for a special weeknight dinner.
02 -
  • Cold Rinse: Always rinse noodles in cold water after draining to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
  • Seafood Timing: Add the seafood last to ensure it remains succulent; shrimp and scallops cook very quickly in simmering liquid.
  • Allergen Awareness: This recipe contains shellfish, soy, and sesame. Always verify ingredient labels for gluten if you require a gluten-free meal.
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