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Shrimp Pad Thai: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe You Must Try


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

– 8 oz rice noodles
– 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 large eggs
– 2 cups bean sprouts
– 1 cup green onions, chopped
– 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
– 3 tablespoons fish sauce
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– Juice of 1 lime
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish
– Lime wedges, for serving


Instructions

Creating this incredible Shrimp Pad Thai is simple if you follow these steps:

1. Prepare Noodles: Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 20-30 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside.
2. Make Sauce: In a bowl, mix the fish sauce, soy sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and lime juice. Set aside.
3. Cook Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink. Remove and set aside.
4. Sauté Garlic: In the same pan, add the remaining oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Scramble Eggs: Push the garlic to one side of the pan, crack the eggs on the other side, and scramble them until cooked through. Mix with the garlic.
6. Combine Ingredients: Add the softened noodles, cooked shrimp, and sauce mixture to the pan. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until heated through and well combined.
7. Add Vegetables: Toss in the bean sprouts and green onions, and stir-fry for another minute until they are just tender.
8. Garnish: Remove from heat and sprinkle crushed peanuts and cilantro on top.
9. Serve: Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for a fresh squeeze of flavor.

These steps will help ensure your Shrimp Pad Thai turns out perfectly, combining all the elements into a delicious meal.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 650
  • Fat: 25g
  • Protein: 34g