Description
his shrimp pho recipe is a light and flavorful Vietnamese seafood soup made with fresh shrimp, aromatic broth, and rice noodles. It’s perfect for a comforting meal that’s both refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients
- For the Broth:
- Shrimp shells: 1 to 1.5 pounds
- Water: 8-10 cups
- Onion: 1 medium, halved
- Ginger: 3-4 slices (2 inches thick)
- Star anise: 2-3 whole pieces
- Cinnamon stick: 1 stick
- Cloves: 2-3 whole cloves
- Fish sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Rock sugar: 1 tablespoon
- For the Pho:
- Shrimp: 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Rice noodles: 8-10 ounces
- Fresh basil leaves: 1 cup
- Fresh cilantro: 1/2 cup
- Fresh mint leaves: 1/2 cup
- Bean sprouts: 1-2 cups
- Lime: 1-2 limes, cut into wedges
- Chili peppers: 1-2, thinly sliced (optional)
Optional Garnishes:
- Hoison sauce: 1-2 tablespoons
- Sriracha sauce: 1-2 tablespoons
- Fried shallots: 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Simmer shrimp shells with aromatics and spices to create a rich broth.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
- Add shrimp to the broth and cook until pink.
- Assemble pho by placing noodles in a bowl, topping with shrimp, and pouring over the broth.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, lime, bean sprouts, and chili peppers, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer chili peppers.
- For a richer broth, feel free to simmer the shrimp shells for a longer period of time.
- To make the broth in advance, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (including simmering the broth)
- Category: lunch
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g