Easy {30 Minute} Shrimp Pad Thai
A perfectly authentic version of a favorite Thai dish - super easy and super delicious!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- 9-12 ounces rice noodles
- ½ cup chopped scallions or green onions
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- ⅓ cup peanuts
- ½ cup cilantro leaves
- 5 ounces fresh bean sprouts
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons chili powder
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. While the noodles are cooking, whisk together all ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
- Add oil and garlic to a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook until fragrant, 5-7 minutes. Add shrimp and allow to cook through. Add noodles and bean sprouts and stir to combine. Cook until sprouts are tender and translucent.
- Pour sauce over noodle mixture and coat evenly. Move noodles to one side of the pain and crack eggs onto the empty side of the pan. Use a spatula to break up the eggs and stir into the noodles until cooked thoroughly. Remove from heat.
- Top with cilantro and peanuts with lime wedges on the side. Serve hot.
Notes
Add 1-2 teaspoons sriracha sauce for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 368mg | Sodium: 2103mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 411IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 4mg
