Best 6 Vietnamese Noodle Salad With Lemongrass Shrimp Recipes

Calling all food enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Lemongrass Shrimp. This vibrant and flavorful dish is a delightful blend of textures and tastes, sure to tantalize your taste buds. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize it to your liking.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the necessary steps to create this delectable dish. We'll start with selecting the right ingredients, ensuring you have the freshest and most authentic flavors. You'll learn the art of preparing the succulent shrimp marinated in aromatic lemongrass and the secrets behind the vibrant dressing that ties all the elements together.

But that's not all! We've also included two additional recipes to enhance your Vietnamese culinary experience. Try your hand at making homemade Vietnamese pickled carrots and daikon radish, essential accompaniments that add a delightful crunch and tanginess to the salad. And for a complete meal, we've got you covered with a simple yet flavorful recipe for Vietnamese spring rolls, perfect for serving alongside the noodle salad.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting, this guide has everything you need to create a memorable Vietnamese feast. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!

Let's cook with our recipes!

VIETNAMESE GARLIC SHRIMP (PRAWN) NOODLE SALAD

Vietnamese Garlic Shrimp (Prawn) Noodle Salad image

This is a great, fresh salad with a fantastic Vietnamese dressing based on a recipe by Bill Granger, a famous Australia chef. I really like this dressing because it's got plenty of flavour but the fish sauce is mild in it. I love Nuoc Cham, which is the classic Vietnamese dipping sauce that doubles as dressings. But some people find that the fish sauce flavour is too strong. Plus, it's an art form to get the flavour balance right!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

12 - 15 medium shrimp ((prawns), shelled and deveined (about 5 - 7 oz / 150 - 200g, excluding shells))
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
Pinch of salt and pepper
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 (I use birds eye which is spicy))
2.5 oz / 75g dried rice vermicelli noodles ((Note 1))
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)

Steps:

Combine the Garlic Shrimp ingredients in a small bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
Combine the Dressing ingredients in a small jar, give it a shake then set aside for 10 minutes.
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. (Note 2)
Remove the prawns from the skillet onto a plate.
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.
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.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 334 g, Calories 273 kcal, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Protein 16.8 g, Fat 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 2160 mg, Fiber 2.6 g, Sugar 9.9 g

VIETNAMESE SHRIMP AND GLASS NOODLE SALAD

Vietnamese Shrimp and Glass Noodle Salad image

Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
2 fresh long red chiles, seeded and finely diced or julienned
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
4 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
1 lime, juiced
4 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons groundnut oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
8 ounces cooked small shrimp
6 ounces glass noodles
4 ounces sugar snap peas
4 ounces bean sprouts
3 scallions, sliced into thin circles
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, to garnish

Steps:

To make the Vietnamese Dressing, simply mix all the ingredients together. This will keep very well in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for at least a week.
To make the salad, marinate the shrimp in 1/2 cup of the Vietnamese Dressing. While this is going on, soak the noodles in freshly boiled water according to packet instructions. Once re-hydrated, refresh the noodles in cold water, then drain. Put the sugar snaps and bean sprouts into a colander and pour over freshly boiled water from a kettle. Rinse them with cold water and drain well, just shaking the colander, so they're not actually wet.
In a large bowl, mix the marinated shrimp with the drained noodles, scallions, sugar snaps, and bean sprouts. Dress with 2 tablespoons more of the Vietnamese Dressing; add more dressing, to taste, if desired.
Sprinkle over the chopped cilantro and toss everything together well before arranging onto a large plate.

VIETNAMESE LEMONGRASS BEEF AND NOODLE SALAD

Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef and Noodle Salad image

Bun bo xao, a zesty stir-fry of marinated beef hot from the wok paired with room temperature rice noodles, makes a satisfying main-course salad year-round. Dressed with a classic Vietnamese dipping sauce and topped with roasted peanuts, the flavors are clean, bright and restorative. Yes, this recipe calls for a lot of ingredients, but the prep is simple, and it's an easy introduction to Vietnam cooking for the uninitiated.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories dinner, lunch, pastas, salads and dressings, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

4 tablespoons Demerara or granulated light brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 tablespoons lime juice, from 2 large limes
4 tablespoons best quality fish sauce, such as Red Boat
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1-inch length ginger, peeled and minced
1 medium-hot red chile, such as Fresno, chopped
1 hot red or green bird chile, thinly sliced
12 ounces rice vermicelli noodles
1 pound beef skirt steak or sirloin, in thin 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons best quality fish sauce, such as Red Boat
1 tablespoon Demerara or granulated light brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped lemon grass, tender centers only
1 head lettuce, such as butter lettuce or Little Gems, tender center leaves separated
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 scallions, slivered
1 medium carrot, cut in 3-inch lengths, julienned (about 1 cup)
1 small cucumber, 3-inch lengths, julienned (about 1 cup)
1 3-inch length daikon radish, julienned (about 1 cup)
Mixture of cilantro sprigs, mint leaves, basil leaves and small perilla (shiso) leaves, about 3 cups
4 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
4 tablespoons fried shallots, available in Asian groceries (or make your own using this recipe)
Small handful bean sprouts or sunflower sprouts (optional)

Steps:

In a small bowl combine sugar, rice vinegar and lime juice and stir to dissolve. Add fish sauce, garlic, ginger, chiles and 1/2 cup water and stir together. Let sit for 15 minutes for flavors to meld. (May be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.)
Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add rice noodles, stir and turn off heat. Let noodles soften (5 to 8 minutes, depending on brand), then drain and rinse with cold water. Leave in colander at room temperature.
Meanwhile, combine beef, fish sauce, sugar, garlic and lemon grass in a bowl. Massage seasoning into beef and let sit for 15 minutes.
Line a serving bowl or four individual large wide soup bowls with a few lettuce leaves and top with noodles.
Heat the oil in a wok over high heat. When wok is nearly smoking, add beef and quickly stir-fry until lightly browned and just cooked, about 2 minutes. Work in batches if necessary so meat browns and doesn't steam. (If you do not have a wok, you may use a cast iron skillet and work in batches.)
Top noodles with cooked beef, scallions, carrot, cucumber and daikon. Sprinkle with herbs, crushed peanuts and fried shallots (add sprouts if using). Drizzle lightly with dipping sauce and pass remaining sauce at table.

VIETNAMESE NOODLE SALAD WITH LEMONGRASS SHRIMP

Vietnamese Noodle Salad With Lemongrass Shrimp image

No fresh lemongrass? It can be purchased in a tube in the produce department called Gourmet Garden, but if pushed, you can substitute an equal amount of lemon zest. Warm lemongrass-scented stir-fried shrimp contrast with the cool rice noodles, crunchy bean sprouts, and cucumbers in this one-dish meal, making an especially refreshing summer supper. A recipe from Mai Pham.

Provided by gailanng

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

8 ounces dried rice vermicelli
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon minced fresh lemongrass
2 cups sliced white mushrooms
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
kosher salt or sea salt
2 cups washed and shredded romaine lettuce, red or 2 cups green leaf lettuce
2 cups fresh crisp bean sprouts
1 1/2 cups peeled peeled seeded and julienned cucumbers
1/3-1/2 cup mint leaf, rough chopped
1/3-1/2 cup basil or 1/3-1/2 cup Thai basil, rough chopped
2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
12 sprigs fresh cilantro
vietnamese dipping sauce (Nuoc Cham)

Steps:

To cook the noodles:.
Bring a medium potful of water to a rolling boil. Add the rice vermicelli and, stirring often, cook them until the strands are soft and white, but still resilient, 3 to 5 minutes. Don't be tempted to undercook them, as they must be fully cooked to absorb the flavors of the dish. Rinse them in a colander under cold water just until they're cool and the water runs clear. Let the noodles drain in the colander for 30 minutes, and then set them aside for up to 2 hours, unrefrigerated.
To cook the shrimp:.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the shallots and garlic, quickly stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and lemongrass; stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and sprinkle with the fish sauce, sugar, and a little salt. Stir-fry until the shrimp is cooked and the mushrooms are wilted, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
To assemble the salads:.
Divide the lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, mint, and basil among four large soup or pasta bowls. Fluff the noodles with your fingers and divide them among the prepared salad bowls. Put the shrimp topping on the noodles and garnish each bowl with the peanuts and cilantro. Pass the nuoc cham at the table; each diner should drizzle about 3 Tbs. over the salad and then toss the salad in the bowl a few times with two forks or chopsticks before eating.

VIETNAMESE RICE NOODLES WITH LEMONGRASS SHRIMP

Vietnamese Rice Noodles With Lemongrass Shrimp image

Nearly every little shop in Vietnam serves some version of this satisfying, simple dish. Bowls of room-temperature rice noodles are festooned with wok-fried or grilled shrimp (or beef, pork or chicken), scented with lemongrass, splashed with a sweet-and-spicy dipping sauce, and then served with pickled vegetables and tender, aromatic herbs.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories dinner, lunch, noodles, seafood, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ingredients

1 cup finely julienned carrot
1 cup finely julienned daikon
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce, like Red Boat
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced or grated ginger
1 medium-hot red chile pepper, such as Fresno, finely chopped
1 red or green bird chile pepper, thinly sliced, or substitute half a thinly sliced serrano pepper
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, preferably wild, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass, pale tender center part only
1 pound rice noodles, preferably rice vermicelli
1 or 2 small lettuce heads, with the leaves separated, rinsed and patted dry
3 cups mixed herb sprigs, such as cilantro, mint, basil, watercress and tender celery leaves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 scallions, slivered
4 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
Handful of bean sprouts (optional)

Steps:

Make the pickled vegetables: Put carrot and daikon in a small bowl and sprinkle with sugar and salt. Add rice vinegar, toss well and set aside.
Make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, ginger and chiles. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and let mixture sit for 15 minutes. (Leftover sauce will keep up to 3 days, refrigerated.)
Marinate the shrimp: Put shrimp in a shallow dish. Add fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic and lemongrass. Mix well to coat.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Turn off heat and add rice noodles. Soak noodles, stirring occasionally, until softened, usually about 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Leave in colander at room temperature.
Prepare a platter of lettuce leaves and herb sprigs for the table. Keep cool, covered with a damp towel.
Put oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add shrimp without crowding (work in batches if necessary). Cook for about 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
To serve, divide noodles among 4 large soup bowls, then top each with hot shrimp, pickled vegetables and a tablespoon or so of dipping sauce. Sprinkle with scallions and peanuts (and beans sprouts if using). Pass herb platter and remaining dipping sauce at the table, and encourage guests to customize bowls as desired.

VIETNAMESE LEMONGRASS SHRIMP

Vietnamese Lemongrass Shrimp image

This traditional recipe is quick and easy to make. The lemongrass-scented stir-fried shrimp makes a fine centerpiece to a wonderful salad or Asian style meal.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories Vietnamese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon fresh lemongrass, minced
2 cups white mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the shallots and garlic, quickly stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the shrimp and lemongrass; stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and sprinkle with the fish sauce, sugar, and a little salt.
Stir-fry until the shrimp is cooked and the mushrooms are wilted, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and shrimp are essential for this salad. If you can find them, use lemongrass, mint, cilantro, and basil. Fresh shrimp is also best, but frozen shrimp can be used in a pinch.
Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so it's important not to overcook it. Cook the shrimp for just a few minutes, until it is pink and opaque.
Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for this salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. This makes it easy to assemble the salad when you're ready to eat.
Use a variety of vegetables: This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some good options include carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and snap peas.
Adjust the spiciness to your liking: If you like spicy food, you can add more chili peppers to the dressing. If you don't like spicy food, you can omit the chili peppers altogether.

Conclusion:

This Vietnamese noodle salad is a delicious and refreshing meal that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is also a healthy meal that is packed with vitamins and minerals. The salad is easy to make and can be assembled in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give this Vietnamese noodle salad a try.