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Shrimp Pad Thai

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Shrimp Pad Thai is a classic Thai street food dish made with tender shrimp, rice noodles, and a flavorful sweet-savory-tangy sauce, all stir-fried together with eggs, crunchy peanuts, bean sprouts, and fresh lime.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz flat rice noodles
  • 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot or 1/4 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • 2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil

For the Pad Thai Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes or Sriracha (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 20–30 minutes until soft but still slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce (if using), and chili flakes to make the Pad Thai sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and shallots until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  5. Add the remaining oil to the pan. Push ingredients to one side and scramble the eggs until just set.
  6. Add the soaked noodles to the pan and pour in the Pad Thai sauce. Toss everything to coat the noodles evenly.
  7. Return the shrimp to the pan along with bean sprouts and green onions. Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through.
  8. Serve hot, topped with crushed peanuts and lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Don’t over-soak noodles—check frequently for the right texture.
  • Add more chili or Sriracha for extra heat.
  • Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
  • Replace shrimp with tofu, chicken, or vegetables for variation.
  • Pad Thai is best served fresh but leftovers can be stored and reheated.

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