Vietnamese Lemongrass Shrimp Breakfast Bowl
Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 5 · medium

A vibrant and aromatic Vietnamese-inspired breakfast bowl featuring tender lemongrass-marinated shrimp, fluffy jasmine rice, fresh herbs, and a tangy nuoc cham dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, large
- 3 stalks lemongrass, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cups jasmine rice, cooked
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup nuoc cham
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- 2
Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and stir-fry until opaque and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.


