Vietnamese Seafood Delight: Aromatic Shrimp & Lemongrass Noodle Bowl
Discover the best Vietnamese seafood delight recipe with our Aromatic Shrimp & Lemongrass Noodle Bowl. Perfect for a sophisticated dinner or date night, this elegant dish features fresh shrimp, fragrant lemongrass, and a symphony of textures and flavors. Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal from the comfort of your own home with our easy-to-follow recipe, complete with photorealistic images to inspire your cooking adventure.
Allergens
Shellfish (shrimp)
Ingredients
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 oz rice noodles (vermicelli)
- 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised and chopped
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth, warmed
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 5 minutes or according to package instructions until softened but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the shrimp to the boiling broth and cook for 2 3 minutes or until pink and fully cooked. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside as the "seafood seasoning."
- To serve, divide the softened rice noodles into two bowls, followed by the cooked shrimp, bean sprouts, and green onions. Pour the warmed broth over the ingredients in each bowl.
- Drizzle the seafood seasoning over the dishes, garnishing with crushed roasted peanuts and cilantro leaves.
Chef’s Insight
The key to this dish is balancing flavors, so adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Notes
Adjust the spice level according to personal preference.