Delicious Shrimp & Rice Vermicelli Pho Recipe You’ll Love
This Shrimp & Rice Vermicelli Pho is a comforting dish that balances sweet and savory flavors, perfect for chilly days. With tender shrimp and fragrant broth, it’s a warm hug in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients
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- 8 cups water
- 1 onion, halved
- 1 piece (2 inches) ginger, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Hoisin sauce (for serving)
- Sriracha sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine 8 cups of water, halved onion, sliced ginger, smashed garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the broth simmer for 20 minutes. You'll know it's ready when the kitchen is filled with a warm, spicy aroma.
- After 20 minutes, stir in the fish sauce, sugar, and salt. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning as needed, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into another pot to remove the solids. Keep the broth warm over low heat.
- While the broth simmers, prepare the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. They should be soft but still have a bit of chew.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and sesame oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking to keep them tender.
- To serve, divide the cooked rice vermicelli noodles among serving bowls. Top with the cooked shrimp, julienned carrot, and a handful of bean sprouts.
- Pour the hot broth over the noodles and shrimp, filling the bowls generously, then garnish with fresh basil leaves and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges, sliced jalapeños, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha on the side for added flavor. Enjoy your delicious bowl of Shrimp & Rice Vermicelli Pho!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: One common mistake is overcooking the shrimp; they should only take a few minutes to turn pink and opaque. Use a heavy-bottomed pot for the broth to maintain a consistent temperature while simmering. Adjust the amount of fish sauce and sugar to achieve your desired balance of saltiness and sweetness. Fresh herbs are key to elevating this dish.