Shrimp Pad Thai

5 from 1 vote

This Shrimp Pad Thai recipe tosses stir-fried noodles, shrimp, eggs, and vegetables in a simple sauce to give you an easy takeout-style dinner in just 30 minutes. Make it just the way you like using the noodles and veggies of your choice!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American, Thai

Keyword: pad thai, shrimp pad thai

Servings:

Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

For the sauce:

3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp chili paste

For the pad thai:

8 oz. pad thai noodles
1 tbsp oil
1 shallot diced
2 garlic cloves minced
3 green onions chopped
1 lb. shrimp thawed
2 eggs whisked
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup peanuts chopped
1/3 cup cilantro chopped
lime juice of 1 lime optional

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Instructions

Start by making the sauce: whisk all of the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl or glass measuring cup and set aside.
Cook the pad thai noodles according to the instructions on the package.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the shallot, garlic, green onions, and shrimp and cook until the shrimp is pink.
Push the shrimp over to one side of the skillet, then pour the eggs into the other side and cook, stirring frequently, until scrambled.
Add the noodles, bean sprouts and peanuts and stir, then pour in the sauce and use kitchen tongs to toss everything together.
Remove from the heat, then add cilantro and lime juice to taste. Divide into bowls and enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.

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