Vietnamese Shrimp Vermicelli Noodle Bowls
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 10 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt & pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Red pepper flakes
For the Bowls:
- 2 c chopped green leaf lettuce
- 2 servings of vermicelli noodles, cooked per instructions on package
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 c shredded carrots
- 3-4 T peanuts, chopped
- Fresh cilantro and mint, as garnish
- Jalepeno slices, as garnish
For the Nuoc Cham (fish sauce):
- 1/2 c water
- Juice of 2 small limes
- 2 1/2 T fish sauce
- 2 T sugar
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Prepare fish sauce by whisking all ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and store in fridge until you are ready to serve.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder; set aside.
- Cook noodles per instructions on package; drain and set aside.
- Prep remaining ingredients- carrots, cucumber, peanuts, cilantro, mint, and jalapeño; set aside.
- Heat a few T oil in a non stick or cast iron skillet. When hot, add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side, until pink and fully cooked through.
- To assemble the bowls, add lettuce to each bowl, followed by noodles and remaining ingredients. Serve with fish sauce and dig in!
