Vietnamese Cold Noodles with Shrimp

Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Vietnam with this refreshing and flavor-packed Vietnamese Cold Noodles with Shrimp recipe. Delicate vermicelli rice noodles are tossed with succulent shrimp, crisp julienned cucumber and carrot, shredded lettuce, and fragrant fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, and Thai basil. A tangy, umami-rich dressing made from fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, and a hint of chili ties everything together, creating an irresistible balance of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors. Finished with the satisfying crunch of roasted peanuts, this no-cook, quick-prep dish is perfect for light lunches, summer dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a fresh and healthy way to enjoy classic Vietnamese cuisine at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Rice noodles (thin, vermicelli-style)
• 400 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 medium Cucumber (julienned)
• 1 medium Carrot (julienned or shredded)
• 0.5 cup Fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, and Thai basil, chopped)
• 1 cup Lettuce (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts (chopped, optional)
• 4 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 small Red chili (thinly sliced, optional)
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions (approximately 4–5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium pot, bring water to a boil with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

Step 3

Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, water, and red chili (if using) until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, shrimp, cucumber, carrot, lettuce, and fresh herbs.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Divide the noodle salad among serving bowls. Sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts for added crunch, if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1291.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1559.4

Total Fat 27.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 781.2mg	0%
Sodium 8304.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 38.3g
Protein 123.4g	0%

Vitamin D 715.3IU	0%
Calcium 445.5mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 2661.2mg	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: 15.3%

Protein: 30.5%

Carbs: 54.2%