Vietnamese Lemongrass Shrimp Vermicelli Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 lemongrass stalks, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 red chili pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 8 oz vermicelli rice noodles
• 2 cups carrots, julienned
• 1 cup cucumber, julienned
• 1 cup mint leaves
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, crushed

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, red chili, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Toss to coat the shrimp and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.