Low Sodium Seafood Pho
Dive into a bowl of aromatic and heart-healthy Low Sodium Seafood Pho, a lighter twist on the classic Vietnamese noodle soup. This recipe combines tender rice noodles and fresh seafood—shrimp, squid, and scallops—with a fragrant, spice-infused broth made from low sodium seafood stock, star anise, and cinnamon. With crisp bean sprouts, vibrant herbs like basil, cilantro, and mint, and a zesty squeeze of lime, this low sodium pho delivers bold, authentic flavors without the extra salt. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it’s both nutritious and satisfying, ready in under an hour and packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Rice noodles
- 6 cups Low sodium seafood stock
- 2 cups Water
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 1 medium, quartered Onion
- 3 tablespoons Low sodium fish sauce
- 8 ounces, deveined and peeled Shrimp
- 4 ounces, cleaned and cut into rings Squid
- 4 ounces Scallops
- 1 cup Bean sprouts
- 1 bunch Fresh basil leaves
- 1 bunch Fresh cilantro
- 1 bunch Fresh mint leaves
- 1 whole, cut into wedges Lime
- 2 pieces, sliced Green onions
- 1 sliced Jalapeño pepper
Directions
Step 1
Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until they are softened. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large pot, combine the low sodium seafood stock and water. Add the star anise, cinnamon stick, sliced ginger, and quartered onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Step 3
While the broth is simmering, prepare the seafood. Ensure the shrimp is deveined and peeled, squid is cleaned and cut into rings, and the scallops are rinsed.
Step 4
After 15 minutes, remove the spices and onion from the broth. Stir in the low sodium fish sauce.
Step 5
Add the shrimp, squid, and scallops to the broth and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the seafood is cooked through and opaque.
Step 6
Divide the soaked and drained rice noodles among serving bowls.
Step 7
Ladle the hot seafood broth and cooked seafood over the noodles in each bowl.
Step 8
Top each bowl with a handful of bean sprouts and garnish with fresh basil, cilantro, and mint leaves.
Step 9
Serve with lime wedges, sliced green onions, and jalapeño slices on the side for additional flavor.
Step 10
Enjoy your delicious and heart-healthy Low Sodium Seafood Pho!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3006.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1063.5 |
| Total Fat 20.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g | |
| Cholesterol 615.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3546.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 116.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.5g | |
| Protein 102.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 9.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 620.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2116.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories