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Spicy Shrimp and Bok Choy Noodle Bowl

This recipe creates a quick and flavorful Spicy Shrimp and Bok Choy Noodle Bowl. It combines succulent shrimp, fresh bok choy, and earthy shiitake mushrooms with aromatic ginger, garlic, and a kick of red pepper flakes, all simmered in a rich, savory broth with vermicelli noodles. Perfect for a satisfying and easy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: lunch/dinner
Cuisine: asian
Calories: 2384
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 turns of the pan
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 inches ginger root peeled and cut into very thin matchsticks or grated
  • 1/2 pound shiitake mushroom caps sliced, a couple of cups
  • 1 medium bok choy trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces, then cut sticks lengthwise
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1 cup seafood stock available on soup aisle or, 1 cup clam juice
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1/2 pound vermicelli thin spaghetti
  • 4 scallions cut into 3 inch pieces, then shredded lengthwise into thin sticks

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Soup Pot Or Dutch oven
  • 1 Chef's Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Ladle For serving

Method
 

  1. Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil, 3 turns of the pan, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, mushrooms, and bok choy, then season with salt and pepper. Add chicken broth and seafood stock or clam juice. Put a lid on the pot and bring soup to a boil.
  2. Add shrimp and noodles and cook 3 minutes. Add in scallions and cook 2 minutes, then turn off soup and let it sit 2 to 3 minutes more. Adjust salt and serve.

Notes

To achieve perfect shrimp texture, avoid overcooking; they should be just opaque and plump. For a more intense ginger flavor, consider finely grating it rather than cutting matchsticks. The spice level from crushed red pepper flakes can be adjusted to suit personal preference. Ensure your vegetables are prepped uniformly for even cooking. A final drizzle of sesame oil or a squeeze of fresh lime juice can brighten the flavors just before serving, adding another layer of complexity.