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Shrimp Pho

A flavorful Vietnamese-inspired shrimp and vegetable noodle soup perfect for quick and healthy meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp
  • 1.5 quarts vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick
  • 1 star star anise pod
  • 0.25 inch ginger (sliced)
  • 8 oz white mushrooms (halved)
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • to taste Salt
  • 6 oz thin rice noodles
  • 3 cups cauliflower or broccoli (from 1 small head)
  • Garnish: Thinly sliced jalapeno, lime wedges

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. If using frozen shrimp, thaw it thoroughly and drain excess water, pat dry.
  2. If using fresh, shell-on shrimp, peel and save the shells for stock.
  3. Combine broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, cinnamon stick, star anise, sliced ginger, and shrimp shells in a pot and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until fragrant. Remove solids.
  4. Chop cilantro stems and add to broth. Continue simmering.
  5. Meanwhile, boil water in a wide skillet and soak rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain.
  6. Add mushrooms and broccoli to broth and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  7. Add shrimp to broth and cook for 1-2 minutes until opaque and pink.
  8. Divide noodles into bowls, ladle broth with shrimp and vegetables over, and garnish with jalapenos and lime wedges.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot for best flavor.