Low Fat Seafood Pho

Dive into a bowl of comforting, aromatic goodness with this Low Fat Seafood Pho—an exciting spin on the traditional Vietnamese classic, perfect for seafood lovers and health-conscious eaters alike. This light yet flavor-packed recipe features a fragrant broth steeped with warming spices like cinnamon, star anise, and ginger, complemented by a medley of delicate shrimp and tender scallops. Thin rice noodles act as the perfect canvas, while fresh herbs like cilantro and basil, crunchy bean sprouts, and a squeeze of lime add vibrant freshness to every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this low-fat, high-protein dish makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner that doesn’t skimp on bold flavors. Ideal for those looking for wholesome meals, this seafood pho recipe is a celebration of clean eating and Vietnamese cuisine at its finest.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups Water
• 2 slices Ginger
• 2 Star anise
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 3 Cloves
• 1 Onion, halved
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 8 ounces Rice noodles, thin
• 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound Scallops
• 3 Green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
• 1 cup Bean sprouts
• 1 Lime, quartered
• 1 Jalapeño, sliced
• 0 Salt
• 0 Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, water, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and halved onion. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, and cloves from the broth with a slotted spoon. Stir in the fish sauce and season the broth with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

While the broth is simmering, soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 10 minutes until softened. Drain the noodles and set aside.

Step 4

Add the shrimp and scallops to the simmering broth. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and opaque.

Step 5

To assemble the pho, divide the rice noodles evenly among 4 bowls. Ladle the hot broth with shrimp and scallops over the noodles.

Step 6

Top each bowl with green onions, cilantro, basil, and bean sprouts as desired.

Step 7

Serve with lime wedges and sliced jalapeño on the side for additional flavor and heat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3594.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1419.7

Total Fat 12.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 1021.9mg	0%
Sodium 8736.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 213.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 828.0mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 4805.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.3%

Protein: 57.6%

Carbs: 35.1%