Sautéed Shrimp and Fresh Herb Rice Vermicelli Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

A vibrant Vietnamese rice vermicelli bowl topped with garlicky sautéed shrimp, fresh herbs, crunchy peanuts, and a tangy fish sauce dressing. This Vietnamese-inspired healthy bowl recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs rice vermicelli noodles, large shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles in warm water for 15 minutes until soft, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 cup water until sugar dissolves to create the dressing.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
5. Step 5: To assemble, divide 2 cups shredded lettuce and 1 cup bean sprouts among bowls. Add softened noodles on top.
6. Step 6: Place cooked shrimp over noodles and drizzle generously with the prepared dressing.
7. Step 7: Garnish each bowl with 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup sliced green onions, and 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts. Serve immediately.