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15-Min Seafood Pho

Quick Vietnamese seafood soup with shrimp and squid in a fragrant broth, topped with fresh herbs and crispy fried shallots. Skips the hours of simmering—store-bought broth gets spiked with fish sauce and spice.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
245
Protein
28g
15-Min Seafood Pho
freshlightvietnameseshrimpsquidtendersilkySoup

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in fish sauce and a pinch of black pepper, then add shrimp and squid.

  3. Step 3

    Simmer until shrimp turns pink and squid is opaque, about 2 minutes—don't overcook.

  4. Step 4

    Place noodles in bowls, then ladle hot broth with seafood over the top.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl and serve with crispy shallots, herbs, sriracha, and hoisin on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (4-quart or bigger)
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle
  • 2 serving bowls

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