This fast and delicious no-cook Vietnamese shrimp noodle bowl is full of rice noodles, shrimp, crunchy veggies, and fresh herbs then drizzled with a sweet and tangy vinaigrette.
Vermicelli noodle bowls are my everything. While I typically make fresh rolls with rice paper wrappers, and stuff them with everything from pulled pork to meatballs, this time I decided to switch things up and try serving my beloved shrimp rolls in a bowl.
Traditionally topped with anything from pork to shrimp to chopped up fried Vietnamese egg rolls, the star of the dish is really the fresh herbs and the tangy fish sauce based vinaigrette. You’ll love these Vietnamese Shrimp Noodle Bowls!
Ingredients
- Rice noodles: I love to use rice noodles for this bowl as they match the Vietnamese vibe and are gluten-free!
- Shrimp: Pre-cooked, peeled shrimp are easy and quick to use for this dish.
- Veggies: Top your bowl with a mix of carrots, bibb lettuce, cucumber and fresh herbs.
- Vinaigrette: For the tangy Vietnamese inspired vinaigrette, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, chili paste, lime juice, and garlic.
How to Make Vietnamese Shrimp Noodle Bowls
Step 1. Start by cooking your rice noodles according to package instructions.
Step 2. While noodles cook, prepare your toppings of choice (I used cucumber, carrots, lettuce, and fresh herbs.
Step 3. Then make your vinaigrette by juicing your lime, and mixing it with the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl.
Step 4. Once the noodles are done cooking, add them to a bowl.
Step 5. Top with the shrimp, veggies, and fresh herbs. Then drizzle with the sauce.
Step 6. You could also put all of the ingredients together in a large bowl with the sauce and toss.
Serve however you prefer, and enjoy your Vietnamese Shrimp Noodle Bowl!
Frequently Asked Questions
A Vietnamese vermicelli bowl usually consists of rice noodles, fresh herbs, fresh veggies, and a protein like shrimp, chicken, or tofu.
Most vermicelli is made of wheat flour, but you can also find it made with rice flour, like Asian vermicelli.
This depends on your health goals and dietary restrictions. Whole grain or veggie infused noodles are going to have more nutrients than white pasta, but rice noodles are gluten-free and are definitely healthier for anyone with a gluten allergy.
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Vietnamese Shrimp Noodle Bowl
Ingredients
Instructions
- Divide noodles between four bowls and top each one with equal parts cooked shrimp, sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots and fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette and drizzle on top of each vermicelli bowl.
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts to serve.
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