Asian Noodle Bowl with Shrimp and Scallops (Printer-friendly)

Vibrant noodle bowl with tender shrimp, scallops, and crisp vegetables in aromatic Asian broth.

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

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 broth. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add shrimp and scallops to the broth. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until seafood is opaque and cooked through. Avoid overcooking.
06 - Taste the 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 the noodles.
08 - Top with spring onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The seafood cooks so quickly that dinner is genuinely on the table in under an hour, and the broth stays silky instead of becoming heavy.
  • You can prep everything in advance and cook it in stages, making it perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd without stress.
  • Each spoonful gives you tender shrimp, buttery scallops, crisp vegetables, and noodles all at once—it's a complete bowl experience.
02 -
  • Overcooking seafood is the quickest way to ruin this dish, so set a timer and check doneness at the minimum time rather than cooking longer out of habit.
  • The temperature of your serving bowls matters—warm them with hot water before assembling so the noodles stay warm and silky throughout eating.
  • Fish sauce smells absolutely vile straight from the bottle, but trust it; that funk transforms into umami magic once it's in the broth.
03 -
  • Make your broth the morning of and store it in the fridge, then reheat gently before cooking the seafood—this actually deepens the flavors.
  • If your noodles start sticking together while sitting, toss them lightly with a tiny bit of sesame oil to keep them separate.
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