Description
A quick and delicious Easy Shrimp Pad Thai recipe that combines tender rice noodles, succulent shrimp, crunchy peanuts, and fresh vegetables in a flavorful homemade sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish brings authentic Thai flavors to your table with simple ingredients and stovetop cooking.
Ingredients
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Noodles and Sauce
- 4 oz uncooked rice noodles
- 2 tsp sesame oil (divided)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- As desired sriracha sauce (optional)
Protein and Vegetables
- ¼ lb shrimp (cleaned and shell-free)
- ¼ cup carrots (shredded)
- 1 green onion (sliced)
- 1 egg (whisked)
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
Garnishes
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- As desired sesame seeds
- Fresh lime juice (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the rice noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, water, and sriracha sauce if using. Set this sauce mixture aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp sesame oil. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the chopped peanuts, sliced green onions, and shredded carrots to the pan and cook for a minute until slightly softened.
- Cook Egg: Push the vegetables to the side and pour in the whisked egg. Stir and scramble it, mixing it with the vegetables until fully cooked.
- Add Sauce and Combine: Pour the prepared sauce over the egg and vegetable mixture, stirring well to coat everything evenly. Then add the cooked noodles and shrimp to the pan. Toss with tongs continuously until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through and the noodles are coated in the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh lime juice, extra chopped peanuts, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use medium-sized rice noodles for best texture.
- Sriracha sauce is optional; adjust heat level based on your preference.
- Make sure shrimp are fully cooked and opaque before serving.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu or omit shrimp entirely.
- Fresh lime juice brightens up the final dish, so don’t skip the garnish.
