Seafood Pho

Dive into the vibrant and aromatic world of Seafood Pho, a seafood lover’s twist on the classic Vietnamese noodle soup. This recipe features tender rice noodles swimming in a deeply fragrant broth infused with lemongrass, star anise, cinnamon, and ginger. Topped with a medley of fresh shrimp, mussels, and squid, the dish delivers a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and umami flavors, heightened by the addition of fish sauce and a touch of sugar. Fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, and scallions add a burst of color and freshness, while bean sprouts and lime wedges provide crunch and zest. Perfectly customizable with jalapeños, hoisin, or sriracha on the side, this hearty yet light soup makes for an elegant and comforting meal that’s as delicious as it is wholesome. Ready in just an hour, this Seafood Pho will transport your taste buds straight to the bustling streets of Vietnam!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Rice noodles
• 8 cups Vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 whole, lightly bruised and halved Lemongrass stalk
• 2 inches, thinly sliced Ginger
• 2 whole Star anise
• 1 whole Cinnamon stick
• 3 whole Cloves
• 1 medium, thinly sliced White onion
• 8 ounces Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 ounces Mussels, cleaned
• 4 ounces Squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Bean sprouts
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Fresh basil
• 0.25 cup Green onions, chopped
• 1 whole, cut into wedges Lime
• 1 whole Jalapeño, sliced
• 0 Hoisin sauce (optional for serving)
• 0 Sriracha sauce (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Soak rice noodles in hot water for 15 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, combine broth, lemongrass, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Strain the broth through a fine sieve into another pot to remove solids, and return the clear broth to the stove.

Step 5

Add the sliced onion to the broth and let it simmer for another 5 minutes or until the onion is tender.

Step 6

Stir in shrimp, mussels, and squid, and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and tender.

Step 7

Mix in the fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 8

Divide soaked and softened noodles among serving bowls.

Step 9

Ladle the hot broth and seafood over the noodles.

Step 10

Garnish each bowl with bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, green onions, and lime wedges.

Step 11

Serve immediately with slices of jalapeño, hoisin sauce, and sriracha on the side for additional customization.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3287.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1397.1

Total Fat 23.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 803.1mg	0%
Sodium 14213.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 170.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 39.3g
Protein 146.1g	0%

Vitamin D 152.1IU	0%
Calcium 721.2mg	0%
Iron 25.0mg	0%
Potassium 3181.0mg	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: 14.5%

Protein: 39.5%

Carbs: 46.0%