Vermicelli Noodles Recipe
This Vermicelli Noodles recipe makes a delicious lunch or dinner– crispy noodles topped with garlic shrimp and tons of fresh veggies, garnished with crunchy peanuts. It’s quick, easy, and uses delicious, wholesome ingredients – like a healthier take on a traditional stir fry.
Servings: 2
Calories: 552kcal
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
For the dressing:
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
- ⅓ cup fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 serrano pepper - finely chopped
- salt - to taste
For the Salad:
- Vermicelli noodles - cooked according to package instructions, mung bean or rice noodles both work well (I usually cut a few minutes off cooking time for the noodles to prevent overcooking)
- 4 cups lettuce - iceberg, romaine, cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots - julienned
- 2 cups cucumber - peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves - finely chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro - finely chopped
- ¼ cup peanuts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well and set aside to marinate for approximately 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
- As the shrimp sets, prepare the dressing. Combine dressing ingredients in jar, give it a good shake, and set aside until the salad is prepared.
- Prepare your noodles, being careful not to overcook them. I like to cook my noodles in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, drain and run them under ice-cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- When ready, prepare the shrimp. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the shrimp, making sure to scrape in any extra garlic and oil remaining in the bowl. Cook the shrimp for approximately 2 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
- With everything chopped and ready, build your salad. You can arrange them neatly on a large plate or toss them together in a bowl. Divide the garlic shrimp between plates, sprinkle on some peanuts, and drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 571mg | Sodium: 5466mg | Potassium: 1280mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 12185IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 481mg | Iron: 8.2mg
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