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Easy Pad Thai with Shrimp
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Easy Pad Thai with Shrimp

The classic Thai street-noodle dish: springy rice noodles tossed in a tangy tamarind sauce with shrimp, egg, and crunchy bean sprouts. Faster than takeout and built from fridge and pantry staples.

30 minsEasy4 servings520 kcal

shopping_basketIngredients

  • Rice noodles, 8 ozflat rice stick noodles
  • Large shrimp, 1 poundpeeled and deveined, tails off
  • Eggs, 2beaten
  • Bean sprouts, 2 cupsdivided
  • Garlic, 3 clovesminced
  • Green onions, 4thinly sliced, greens and whites separated
  • Tamarind paste, 2 tablespoonsor rice vinegar mixed with 1 extra tablespoon brown sugar
  • Fish sauce, 3 tablespoons
  • Brown sugar, 2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
  • Sriracha, 1 teaspoonoptional, for heat
  • Vegetable oil, 3 tablespoonsdivided
  • Roasted peanuts, 1/3 cupcrushed, for serving
  • Lime, 1cut into wedges

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories

520

Protein

34g

Fat

16g

Carbs

58g

restaurantInstructions

1

Soak noodles and mix the sauce

Soak the rice noodles in very hot (not boiling) water for 8 to 10 minutes, until pliable but still firm. Drain and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk the tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sriracha until the sugar dissolves.

2

Sear the shrimp

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

3

Scramble the eggs

Add another tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble quickly, breaking into ribbons, about 30 seconds. Push to the side of the pan.

4

Toss noodles in the sauce

Add the remaining oil, garlic, and the white parts of the green onions; stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the drained noodles and the sauce. Toss constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, until the noodles are tender and have absorbed the sauce.

5

Finish with shrimp and sprouts

Return the shrimp to the pan along with half the bean sprouts and the green onion greens. Toss for 1 minute more, just to warm through.

6

Serve with toppings

Divide among plates and top with the remaining fresh bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

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