Lemongrass-Scented Noodle Soup with Shrimp Recipe

Name: Lemongrass-Scented Noodle Soup with Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound Asian rice noodles (Pad Thai noodles); 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 2 plump lemongrass stalks, inner bulbs very thinly sliced, tops crushed; 1 medium garlic clove, thinly sliced; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp; 1 cup snow peas, halved crosswise; 1/2 bunch watercress, tough stems discarded (2 cups); 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

1/4 pound Asian rice noodles (Pad Thai noodles)
4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
2 plump lemongrass stalks, inner bulbs very thinly sliced, tops crushed
1 medium garlic clove, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 cup snow peas, halved crosswise
1/2 bunch watercress, tough stems discarded (2 cups)
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1
Soak the noodles in a large bowl of hot tap water until pliable, about 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the stock with the sliced and crushed lemongrass and the garlic.
3
Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
4
Season with salt and pepper and discard the large lemongrass stalks.
5
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
6
Drain the noodles and cook them in the boiling water until tender, about 2 minutes.
7
Drain well and rinse under cool water.
8
Add the shrimp, snow peas and watercress to the lemongrass broth and cook until the shrimp are pink and the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
9
Stir in the cilantro, scallions, lime juice and noodles and cook just until heated through.
10
Serve at once.

712

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound Asian rice noodles (Pad Thai noodles), 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth, 2 plump lemongrass stalks, inner bulbs very thinly sliced, tops crushed, 1 medium garlic clove, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Lemongrass-Scented Noodle Soup with Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemongrass-Scented Noodle Soup with Shrimp

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