Delicious Grilled Shrimp Rice Noodle Bowl

Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with this easy-to-make Grilled Shrimp Rice Noodle Bowl. Packed with fresh shrimp, vegetables, and a flavorful dressing, this dish is the perfect combination of flavors and textures. The grilled shrimp adds a smoky and savory touch to the dish, while the rice noodles provide a light and refreshing base. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal for a gathering, this recipe is sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 oz of rice noodles
• 1 cup of shredded carrots
• 1 cup of thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 cup of thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup of bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts (optional)
• For the marinade:
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger
• For the dressing:
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. Soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes or until they are soft. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. Let the shrimp marinate for about 10 minutes.
4. While the shrimp is marinating, prepare the dressing. In another small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
5. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove from the grill and set aside.
6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, bean sprouts, and chopped cilantro. Toss to mix well.
7. Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently to coat.
8. Divide the noodle mixture among individual serving bowls. Top each bowl with grilled shrimp and garnish with chopped peanuts, if desired.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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