Asian Noodle Bowl Shrimp Scallops (Printable)

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

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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

# Preparation Steps:

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 aromatic.
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 cooked through. Avoid overcooking.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning, adding chili paste for heat if desired.
07 - Divide cooked noodles among four bowls. Ladle hot broth, seafood, and vegetables over the noodles.
08 - Top with spring onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The shrimp and scallops cook in minutes, so you're not standing over the stove wondering if you've ruined dinner.
  • Everything gets built in one pot, which means fewer dishes and more time enjoying what you've made.
  • You can taste the ocean and the garden at the same time, somehow without either one overpowering the other.
02 -
  • Overcooking seafood is the quickest way to turn something elegant into something sad, so watch it like it's the most important thing happening in your kitchen at that moment.
  • The difference between rinsing your noodles and not rinsing them will change your entire bowl from silky to starchy, so don't skip that step even if you're in a hurry.
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp and scallops completely dry before they go into the broth, because moisture is the enemy of texture and tenderness.
  • Use a large pot so everything has room to move around without crowding, which helps the seafood cook evenly and gently instead of steaming in its own heat.
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