Sesame Ginger Shrimp Soba Bowl
Chewy soba noodles in a silky ginger-sesame broth, topped with seared shrimp and tender bok choy. Ready in 15 minutes—weeknight perfection.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 8 oz soba noodles
- ½ lb whole shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups bok choy, chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable or dashi broth
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook soba noodles until al dente, ~4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~60 seconds.
- 3
Add shrimp in a single layer. Sear 90 seconds per side without moving until opaque and pink. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, add ginger and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in broth and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Add bok choy and cook for 2 minutes until stems soften but leaves stay bright green.
- 6
Divide cooked noodles between two bowls. Ladle broth and bok choy over top. Top with shrimp and drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet (12-inch preferred)
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- tongs or slotted spoon
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