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Shrimp Pho

A flavorful Vietnamese-inspired shrimp noodle soup with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp
  • 1.5 quarts vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 star anise pod
  • 1 inch ginger (sliced)
  • 8 oz white mushrooms (halved)
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 6 ounces thin rice noodles
  • 3 cups cauliflower or broccoli (from 1 small head)
  • Garnish: Thinly sliced jalapeno, lime wedges

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and drain excess water. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Peel fresh shell-on shrimp and reserve shells for broth if desired.
  3. Combine broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, cinnamon stick, star anise, sliced ginger, and shrimp shells in a saucepan; bring to a simmer.
  4. Chop cilantro leaves; add stems to broth. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, then strain solids and retain the broth.
  5. Meanwhile, boil water in a wide skillet; add rice noodles and soak for 3-5 minutes according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  6. Add mushrooms and broccoli to broth; cook for 4-5 minutes until tender but crisp.
  7. Add shrimp to the broth; cook for 1-2 minutes until pink and firm.
  8. Divide noodles into bowls; ladle hot broth and shrimp mixture over noodles. Garnish with sliced jalapenos, lime wedges, and cilantro leaves.

Notes

Enjoy this quick and flavorful shrimp pho as a comforting meal any day of the week.