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Vietnamese Noodle Salad With Shrimp Recipe

Bún Trộn Tôm Recipe (Vietnamese Noodle Salad With Shrimp)

Bún trộn tôm is a mixture of Vietnamese noodle with salad and shrimp. So why not give this healthy and tasty dish a try and impress everyone?
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Bún Trộn Tôm, Vietnamese Noodle Salad With Shrimp
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free, Gluten-free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 432kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Food Prep Gloves

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 14 ounces shrimp
  • 7 ounces bean sprouts
  • 2.6 ounces Thai basil
  • 2.6 ounces spearmint
  • Carrot
  • Cucumber
  • Cowhorn chili pepper
  • 8.8 ounces dried vermicelli noodles

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the dressing

  • 3.5 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 5 tablespoons warm water
  • 1.5 tablespoons lime juice
  • 5 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 0.5 ounces minced garlic
  • 1 minced chili pepper
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Instructions 

  • Chop the spearmint and Thai basil into small pieces. Shred the carrot into thin sticks.
    Core the cucumber and julienne it. Remove the seeds from the cow horn pepper and julienne it.
    Spearmint And Thai Basil
  • Clean and remove the shrimp's heads and veins.
    Clean And Remove The Shrimp
  • Put the carrot sticks, bean sprouts, cowhorn pepper, and cucumber in a mixing bowl. Season the vegetables with vinegar and sugar.
    Mix well and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
    Put The Carrot Sticks
  • Season the shrimp with red pepper powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    Season The Shrimp
  • Add the unsalted butter to a heated pan. Add the minced garlic and fry it until fragrant.
    Add the shrimp and saute them on all sides for 5 minutes or until cooked.
    Add The Shrimp And Saute
  • Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl.
    Ingredients For The Dressing
  • Cook the noodles as per the instructions on the package. Drain them and put them on a separate plate.
    Cook The Noodles
  • Add the spearmint and Thai basil to the vegetable bowl. Season them with salt and pour the dressing over the veggies. Toss well to combine.
    Save a bit of the dressing to use as a dipping sauce or to add to the noodles.
    Toss The Salad
  • Spread the noodles on the plate and top them with the salad and shrimp.
    Spread The Noodles
  • Enjoy!
    Vietnamese Noodle Salad

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Notes

  • The estimated cooking time is based on 4 servings.
  • In addition to the dressing shown in this post, you can also dress the salad with the traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce (nước chấm).
  • While sauteing the shrimp, sear the edges a little to give them more flavor.
  • If you don't want to saute the shrimp, steaming or boiling are also viable cooking methods. Note that they won't be as flavorful.

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 2647mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2427IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 4mg