Seafood

About

Vietnam's coastal and Mekong Delta seafood scene includes grilled fish, stir-fried clams with lemongrass and chili, and fresh spring rolls with shrimp.

Typical Ingredients

Fish, shrimp, clams, squid, fish sauce, lemongrass, chili, lime.

Allergens

Fish, shellfish, fish sauce.

Ingredients & Dietary Cautions

Fish sauce is used across nearly all Vietnamese seafood preparations, including dishes that already list seafood as the obvious allergen.

Shell-on dishes like clams are eaten by hand, often with a provided small fork or shell to scoop the meat out.