Stir-Fried Vermicelli with Shrimp and Crispy Shallots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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Delicate rice vermicelli noodles stir-fried with succulent shrimp and topped with sweet crispy shallots for a flavorful Vietnamese street food experience. This Vietnamese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs rice vermicelli noodles, large shrimp, shallots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Vietnamese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice vermicelli noodles
12, peeled and deveined large shrimp
4 large, thinly sliced shallots
4 tbsp, divided vegetable oil
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 stalks, chopped green onions
1/4 cup, chopped cilantro leaves
2 lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until softened, then drain well.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 large thinly sliced shallots and fry, stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove shallots with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp vegetable oil and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 12 peeled and deveined large shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
Step 5: Add drained vermicelli noodles to the skillet along with 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Toss gently and cook for 2 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated in sauce.
Step 6: Stir in 2 chopped green onions and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves. Transfer to serving plates and top with crispy shallots.
Step 7: Serve immediately with 2 lime wedges for squeezing over.