Vietnamese Shrimp and Pork Noodle Salad
A quick, vibrant noodle salad with juicy shrimp, savory pork, fresh herbs, and crisp onions, tossed in a simple lime dressing. Ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for a light weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, basil)
- 2 whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 8 oz rice noodles according to package directions until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- 2
Season the 0.5 lb shrimp and 0.5 lb pork with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat, add 1 tbsp oil, and cook the pork until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes more.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk the juice of 2 limes with 1 tbsp fish sauce and 1 tsp sugar (if you have them) to make a dressing.
- 4
In a large bowl, toss the noodles with the cooked pork and shrimp, 1 sliced red onion, and 1 cup fresh herbs. Drizzle with the dressing and toss again. Serve immediately.
- 5
For extra crunch, add crushed peanuts or fried shallots on top if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Small bowl
- Large bowl
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