Shrimp Pho

Dive into a steaming bowl of Shrimp Pho, a savory Vietnamese classic bursting with fresh flavors and fragrant spices. This recipe features tender shrimp swimming in a delicately spiced vegetable broth infused with aromatic star anise, cinnamon, charred onion, and ginger for an authentic depth of flavor. Served over chewy rice noodles and topped with crisp bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, mint, and scallions, each bowl is a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Customize your experience with lime wedges and spicy jalapeño slices for a bright, zesty kick. Ready in under an hour, this Shrimp Pho is a restaurant-quality dish that’s easy to make at home, providing a comforting, gluten-free meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elevating your Asian-inspired menu!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Rice noodles
• 500 grams Shrimp
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 large Onion
• 2 inches Ginger
• 2 pieces Star anise
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 150 grams Bean sprouts
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint
• 3 pieces Scallions
• 1 piece Lime
• 1 piece Jalapeño

Directions

Step 1

Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving tails on for presentation if desired. Set aside.

Step 2

Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 3

Char the onion and ginger: Peel and halve the onion, then slice the ginger in half lengthwise. Place them under a broiler or over an open flame until they are nicely charred, about 5 minutes. This intensifies their flavor in the broth.

Step 4

In a large pot, add the vegetable broth, charred onion, and ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Add the star anise, cinnamon stick, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and black peppercorns to the pot. Simmer the broth for about 30 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.

Step 6

Strain the broth to remove the aromatics and spices, returning only the liquid to the pot.

Step 7

Return the broth to a simmer and add the shrimp. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

Step 8

Divide the cooked rice noodles equally among serving bowls.

Step 9

Ladle the hot shrimp and broth over the noodles in each bowl.

Step 10

Top each bowl with fresh bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, and sliced scallions.

Step 11

Serve each bowl with lime wedges and sliced jalapeño for added flavor and heat as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2752.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1808.5

Total Fat 49.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.4g
Cholesterol 700mg	0%
Sodium 10626.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.6g	0%
Total Sugars 46.6g
Protein 120.6g	0%

Vitamin D 20IU	0%
Calcium 783.8mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 4463.8mg	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: 23.9%

Protein: 26.0%

Carbs: 50.1%