Seafood Pho Noodle Soup
Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup might be made quicker than usual, but it doesn't lack any of the bold flavors! Perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4
Calories: 352kcal
Ingredients
Pho Broth Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 star anise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger, or ginger paste
- 6 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 lime, juice
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and sliced
Pho Soup Ingredients
- 8 ounces thin rice noodles
- 10 jumbo shrimp, shells removed and set aside
- 2-3 heads of bok choy, chopped
- optional toppings: bean sprouts, cilantro, Thai basil, lime wedges, jalapeños, sriracha
Instructions
- Remove the shells from the shrimp and set aside.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the star anise, garlic, and ginger; heat until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds. Pour in the broth, shrimp shells, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and sliced jalapeño. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes with the pot covered 3/4 of the way.
- While the broth is simmering, cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain in a strainer, then rinse the noodles with cold water until they are no longer warm to prevent them from continuing to cook. (I also recommend tossing the noodles with a drizzle of oil, like sesame oil, to prevent them from sticking.)
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the shrimp shells and discard.
- Add the bok choy and shrimp to the broth and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp are fully cooked and opaque.
- Divide the noodles between bowls and ladle the soup over top, garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- Shrimp shells can also be wrapped in a cheese cloth for easy removal.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 900mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 220mg | Calcium: 514mg | Iron: 6mg
