Vietnamese Garlic Shrimp (Prawn) Noodle Salad
Ingredients
Garlic Shrimp (Prawns)
- 12 - 15 medium shrimp (prawns), shelled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Dressing
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 large garlic clove, very finely chopped
- 1 tsp very finely chopped red chili, adjust to taste
Salad
- 2.5 oz / 75g dried rice vermicelli noodles
- 3 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup carrot, cut into fine matchsticks
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber, cut into matchsticks
- 1 1/2 cups beansprouts
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup mint leaves (ordinary or Vietnamese), lightly packed
Instructions
- 1
Combine the Garlic Shrimp ingredients in a small bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
- 2
Combine the Dressing ingredients in a small jar, give it a shake then set aside for 10 minutes.
- 3
Heat a skillet / fry pan over high heat. Add the shrimp, scraping in the olive oil and garlic from the sides of the bowl. Cook for 2 minutes, or until browned and the shrimp is just cooked through.
2 min - 4
Remove the prawns from the skillet onto a plate.
- 5
Prepare the vermicelli noodles according to the packet directions. I like to just soak them in hot tap water for a few minutes, this ensures they don't overcook. Then drain the noodles.
- 6
Arrange the noodles and remaining Salad ingredients on a large plate (like the photo) or toss together in a bowl. Top with prawns (warm or at room temperature). Drizzle over the Dressing (or toss through), or you can serve the Dressing on the side.
- 7
Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 2 servings)
