Description
This Shrimp Pad Thai is a delightful blend of flavors from shrimp, rice noodles, and savory ingredients, offering a quick, delicious meal that’s perfect for any night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 lb shrimp
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 green onions
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 30-40 minutes until mostly softened. Mix tamarind purée, fish sauce, and light brown sugar; set aside for sugar to dissolve.
- Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large wok. Add shrimp and cook until pink on each side; remove and set aside.
- Add another tbsp of oil and sauté chopped shallot, minced garlic, and chilli flakes for 1 minute. Drain noodles and add them with clinging water along with the mixed sauce. Cook while stirring for 1-2 minutes until noodles are soft but still chewy.
- Move noodles to one side and crack in 2 eggs. Let them cook for 30 seconds, then pile the noodles on top and let cook briefly until eggs set. Toss lightly to combine.
- Add bean sprouts, green onions, cooked shrimp, and half of the peanuts. Toss until onions wilt slightly but beansprouts remain crunchy; remove from heat. Serve with lime wedges and remaining peanuts.
Notes
Make sure to prepare all ingredients beforehand for a smooth cooking process.
Soaking noodles properly ensures they maintain a good texture when cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg