With just a handful of simple ingredients, this shrimp noodle bowl delivers a burst of vibrant flavors—garlicky, gingery, and bright with lime—all nestled in a comforting bowl of tender rice noodles. The plump shrimp soak up the savory broth, while crisp carrots and bean sprouts add the perfect crunch.
Servings 4bowls
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Ingredients
8ozrice noodles
1lblarge shrimppeeled and deveined
2tbspvegetable oil
3clovesgarlicminced
1tbspfresh gingergrated
4cupslow-sodium chicken broth
2tbspsoy sauce
1tbspfish sauce
1tspsugar
1cupshredded carrots
1cupbean sprouts
2green onionsthinly sliced
1limecut into wedges
1/4cupfresh cilantrochopped
Equipment
Large pot
Method
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Pour chicken broth into the pot, then stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
Divide noodles among bowls, then top with shredded carrots, bean sprouts, and cooked shrimp.
Ladle hot broth over each bowl, then garnish with green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve immediately, squeezing lime juice over the bowl before eating for extra brightness.