Vermicelli Noodles Recipe

4.89 from 9 votes

This Vermicelli Noodles recipe makes a delicious lunch or dinner– crispy noodles topped with garlic shrimp and tons of fresh veggies, garnished with crunchy peanuts. It’s quick, easy, and uses delicious, wholesome ingredients – like a healthier take on a traditional stir fry.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cellophane noodles, glass noodles, prawn noodle salad, shrimp noodle salad, Vermicelli Noodles

Servings:

Author: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon salt

For the dressing:

⅓ cup fresh lime juice
⅓ cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 serrano pepper finely chopped
salt to taste

For the Salad:

Vermicelli noodles cooked according to package instructions, mung bean or rice noodles both work well (I usually cut a few minutes off cooking time for the noodles to prevent overcooking)
4 cups lettuce iceberg, romaine, cabbage, finely chopped
1 cup carrots julienned
2 cups cucumber peeled and cut into matchsticks
2 cups bean sprouts
⅓ cup fresh mint leaves finely chopped
⅓ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
¼ cup peanuts

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well and set aside to marinate for approximately 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
As the shrimp sets, prepare the dressing. Combine dressing ingredients in jar, give it a good shake, and set aside until the salad is prepared.
Prepare your noodles, being careful not to overcook them. I like to cook my noodles in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, drain and run them under ice-cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
When ready, prepare the shrimp. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the shrimp, making sure to scrape in any extra garlic and oil remaining in the bowl. Cook the shrimp for approximately 2 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
With everything chopped and ready, build your salad. You can arrange them neatly on a large plate or toss them together in a bowl. Divide the garlic shrimp between plates, sprinkle on some peanuts, and drizzle with dressing.

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