Vermicelli Shrimp Bowl: The Healthy and Delicious Way to Enjoy Shrimp
This Vietnamese-inspired shrimp vermicelli bowl is a delicious and healthy meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The bowl is versatile, and the sauce is so flavorful.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Vegetables
- 12 Extra large shrimp
- Salt & pepper
- 3 cups Lettuce, chopped
- 1 large Cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup Carrots, julienne
- 1 38g Rice Vermicelli noodles (Split to 2 servings)
Nước chấm
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2-3 tbsp Brown sugar substitute (Lakanto brand) (feel free to use reg sugar or brown sugar)
- 1-2 tbsp Lime juice (start with 1 tbsp, and adjust to your liking)
- 1-2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Sprinkle red chili flakes (bird's eye chili or Thai chili is preferred)
Instructions
How to steam shrimp
- Season shrimp with salt & pepper
- Add water to the pot. Then add your steamer insert to the pot.
- Cover and bring water to a boil over high heat.
- Then, reduce heat to medium and add Shrimp.
- Steam the Shrimp for 5-7 minutes or until the shrimp curl and turn bright pink.
How to make Nước chấm
- Combine fish sauce, your choice of sugar, and water in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and then remove from heat.
- Let it cool, then add garlic, lime juice, and red chili flakes.
Assemble the Bowl:
- Cook your rice noodle choice according to the package (set aside).
- Prep the vegetables, cut the cucumber, chop the lettuce, and julienne the carrots.
- To assemble the bowl, add chopped lettuce, cucumber slices, carrots, noodles, and Shrimp, and drizzle Nước chấm and serve immediately.
Notes
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