The Best Shrimp Pad Thai
This Shrimp Pad Thai recipe combines tender shrimp, rice noodles, and fresh vegetables in a savory sauce, creating a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until well combined.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Push shrimp to one side of the pan and add lightly beaten eggs. Scramble until cooked, then mix with the shrimp.
- Add cooked noodles, prepared sauce, bean sprouts, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot, topped with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg