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Easy Shrimp Pho

Easy Shrimp Pho
Vietnamese Rice Noodles Shrimp Dinner Soup Hoisin Sauce Hot Sauce Cilantro Ginger Thai Basil Bok Choy Pho
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Vietnamese Rice Noodles Shrimp Dinner Soup Hoisin Sauce Hot Sauce Cilantro Ginger Thai Basil Bok Choy Pho
4 servings
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Ingredients (23)

  • 8 ounce rice noodles, thin or pad Thai style
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons ginger root, grated
  • ½ tablespoon chili-garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 lemon peel strips
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 6 cups bok choy, leaves and stems separated, stems thinly sliced
  • 1 pound shrimp, raw, peeled, and deveined

Optional Toppings:

  • Cilantro
  • Jalapeno
  • Lime
  • Thai Basil
  • Sriracha
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Nutritional Information
  • Calories494
  • Fat11.98g
  • Saturated fat2.11g
  • Trans fat0.03g
  • Carbs68.46g
  • Fiber4.82g
  • Sugar6.01g
  • Protein31.77g
  • Cholesterol143.12mg
  • Sodium1992.95mg
  • Nutritional Analysis per serving (4 servings) Powered by

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Pho has achieved a rise in popularity nationwide in the last decade. Pronounced, “fah,” Vietnamese noodle soup is basically broth, linguine-shaped rice noodles called “bánh phở,” a few herbs, and meat. In this case, it’s shrimp.

You can start off with Rice Paper Banh Mi with Lemongrass Pork and finish the meal with Vietnamese Coffee Ice Pops.

For more Vietnamese-inspired dishes, see Chowhound’s summer rolls recipe using peanut sauce.

by Coreen Carroll

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How to Store Shrimp
Shrimp like to breathe, otherwise they start to get smelly. To avoid foul seafood, you’ll first want to store your shrimp in the coldest part of your fridge. If the shrimp was purchased in a bag, open the bag and place a paper towel over the top. Proceed to transfer the bag to a bowl of ice. The shrimp should be okay to use for up to two days.
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How to Freeze Shrimp
For maximum shelf life, freeze raw shrimp with their heads removed, but shells still intact. Package the shrimp in freezer bags leaving about a quarter of an inch of space at the top. Frozen shrimp can last from three to six months before needing to be discarded.
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How to Thaw Shrimp
Like fish, frozen shrimp should either be left in the refrigerator overnight or thawed in a bowl of cold water. Never re-freeze shrimp. Most seafood is usually frozen prior to arriving at the grocery store and you don’t want to freeze it for a second time.
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Instructions

  1. 1In a large soup pot, warm the canola oil over medium heat for 30 to 60 seconds until it starts to shimmer. Add ginger and chili-garlic paste, and then stir for 30 seconds to release the flavors.
  2. 2Stir in the sesame oil, chicken broth, lemon peel, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, hoisin, and spices. Bring mixture to a boil. Then slowly add bok choy leaves and stems. Let it boil again and add shrimp.
  3. 3Continue to simmer until shrimp turns bright pink and bok choy wilts, about 3 to 4 minutes. Check for seasoning and add salt or pepper or soy if necessary.
  4. 4Prepare rice noodles according to package directions and set aside.
  5. 5Divide rice noodles evenly between four large bowls and ladle soup into each bowl.
  6. 6Serve with the optional garnishes.
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