Shrimp Pad Thai
Dive into the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this irresistible Shrimp Pad Thai recipe, a quick and easy take on the beloved street food classic. Tender rice noodles are stir-fried with juicy shrimp, scrambled eggs, and a medley of bold flavors from tamarind paste, fish sauce, and a dash of chili powder. Crunchy bean sprouts, sliced green onions, and a sprinkling of crushed roasted peanuts add texture and brightness, while fresh lime wedges deliver the perfect tangy finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish strikes the perfect balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy, making it a crowd-pleasing option for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Pair it with a refreshing iced tea, and you’ll feel like you’re dining on the streets of Bangkok!
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Ingredients
- 200 g rice noodles
- 250 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 100 g bean sprouts
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- 1 whole lime, cut into wedges
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder
Directions
Step 1
Soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes or until soft, then drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, and chili powder to make the pad thai sauce. Stir until well combined.
Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink and are just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
Step 4
Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Add minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Step 5
Push the garlic to the side of the pan and crack the eggs into the pan. Lightly scramble the eggs until they are mostly cooked, then mix with the garlic.
Step 6
Add the drained noodles to the pan along with the prepared pad thai sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated.
Step 7
Add the cooked shrimp back to the pan, along with bean sprouts and half of the green onions. Toss everything to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes.
Step 8
Transfer the pad thai to serving plates. Garnish with the remaining green onions, crushed peanuts, and lime wedges on the side.
Step 9
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your homemade Shrimp Pad Thai.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1411.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1449.2 |
| Total Fat 56.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g | |
| Cholesterol 939mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5979.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 137.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.3g | |
| Protein 113.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 655.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2903.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories