Gluten-Free Seafood Pho

Dive into a bowl of fragrant and nourishing *Gluten-Free Seafood Pho*, a delightful take on the classic Vietnamese noodle soup that's perfect for seafood lovers and anyone avoiding gluten. This recipe features tender shrimp and scallops swimming in a deeply aromatic broth infused with warming spices like star anise, cinnamon, and cardamom. Gluten-free rice noodles form the perfect base, soaking up the rich, umami-packed flavors of gluten-free fish sauce and chicken broth. Topped with fresh bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, and a zingy squeeze of lime, this seafood pho is a wholesome, restaurant-quality dish you can easily recreate at home. Quick to prepare in under an hour, it’s an ideal choice for a healthy, gluten-free dinner that will transport your taste buds straight to Vietnam.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Rice noodles (gluten-free)
• 250 grams Shrimp
• 250 grams Scallops
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce (gluten-free)
• 6 cups Chicken broth (gluten-free)
• 2 cups Water
• 1 medium, sliced Onion
• 1 piece, 2-inch, sliced Ginger
• 2 whole Star anise
• 1 whole Cinnamon stick
• 5 whole Cloves
• 3 whole Cardamom pods
• 3 cloves, smashed Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 medium, cut into wedges Lime
• 1 cup Bean sprouts
• 0.5 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup, whole leaves Fresh basil
• 2 stalks, sliced Green onions
• 1 medium, sliced (optional) Red chili

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the broth. In a large pot, add the chicken broth and water. Bring it to a gentle boil.

Step 2

Add the sliced onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and smashed garlic cloves to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavors to infuse.

Step 3

In the meantime, prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.

Step 4

After 30 minutes of simmering the broth, strain the liquid using a fine mesh strainer into another pot to remove the solids. Return the clear broth to the stove and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Add the fish sauce, salt, and sugar to the broth. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Add the shrimp and scallops to the pot. Cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the seafood is just cooked through.

Step 7

Divide the cooked noodles between serving bowls.

Step 8

Ladle the hot seafood broth over the noodles, making sure to include the cooked shrimp and scallops in each bowl.

Step 9

Serve each bowl garnished with bean sprouts, cilantro, basil leaves, green onions, and optional red chili slices for heat.

Step 10

Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra citrusy kick.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3150.9 grams (3150.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1352

Total Fat 26.20g	34%
Saturated Fat 4.30g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.50g
Cholesterol 425mg	142%
Sodium 12035mg	523%
Total Carbohydrate 182.40g	66%
Dietary Fiber 18.60g	66%
Total Sugars 22.00g
Protein 100.50g	201%

Vitamin D 10IU	50%
Calcium 580mg	45%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 2338mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.2%

Protein: 29.4%

Carbs: 53.4%