Description
Enjoy a delicious Shrimp Pad Thai that brings together fresh shrimp, soft rice noodles, and a zesty sauce. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it a great choice for a satisfying dinner or a delightful comfort meal. Perfect for those who appreciate homemade flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 30-40 minutes until mostly softened. Mix the tamarind purée, fish sauce, and light brown sugar and set aside for the sugar to dissolve.
- In a large wok, heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil and add the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside in a bowl.
- In the same wok, add another tbsp of oil and incorporate the chopped shallot, minced garlic, and chili flakes. Stir-fry for a minute, then add the drained noodles with some water still clinging to them along with the mixed sauce. Cook while stirring for 1-2 minutes until the noodles are soft but slightly chewy.
- Move the noodles to one side of the wok and crack 2 eggs into the empty space, allowing them to cook for 30 seconds. Pile the noodles on top and cook a few seconds longer until the eggs are set. Toss lightly to combine.
- Add the bean sprouts, green onions, cooked shrimp, and half of the peanuts to the wok, tossing until the onions wilt slightly but the bean sprouts remain crunchy. Remove from heat and serve with lime wedges and remaining peanuts.
Notes
Adjust the amount of chili flakes to suit your heat preference.
For an even more authentic flavor, use fresh lime juice on the noodles before serving.
Substitute chicken or tofu for shrimp if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg