Lemongrass Shrimp Vermicelli Bowl
A refreshing recipe for a vermicelli bowl with lemongrass shrimp, fresh vegetables, and Vietnamese dipping sauce.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
Lemongrass Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 stalk lemongrass minced
Toppings
- 1 package vermicelli noodles
- 1 carrot julienned
- 20 mint leaves
- 1 head lettuce
- 1 cucumber julienned
Instructions
- First prep your toppings. Boil your vermicelli noodles, slice your vegetables, and make your Vietnamese dipping sauce. Set everything aside.
- Add vegetable oil to a pan over medium high heat. Add in the garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, and lemongrass. Stir for 10-15 seconds. Add in the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the center is opaque and the outside is orange. Season with pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Get out 4 medium bowls. Add vermicelli noodles, carrots, mint leaves, lettuce, and cucumbers to a bowl. If you would like a little less or more of an ingredient, feel free to make adjustments! Add the shrimp on top and drizzle with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal