Pad Thai with Peanut Sauce
User Reviews
4.8
507 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
676 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Pad Thai with Peanut Sauce
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This Shrimp or Chicken Pad Thai with savory Peanut Sauce is absolutely better than takeout! Made with rice noodles, shrimp (or chicken), veggies, peanuts, lime, cilantro, in just 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces thin rice noodles cooked according to package directions
- 1 pound medium or large shrimp or 2 large chicken breasts, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ cup bean sprouts optional
- 3 eggs whisked
- 3 green onions chopped
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- chopped cilantro and lime wedges for serving
creamy peanut sauce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter microwaved for 30-45 seconds until easily pourable
- ¼ cup fish sauce may substitute low sodium soy sauce in a pinch
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic OR ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce OR 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup water more as needed
Instructions
- Stir together all sauce ingredients until smooth, set aside. It should be easily pourable - if not, add more water.
- Drizzle a large skillet over medium heat withoil. Saute shrimp, bean sprouts, and carrots until shrimp is cooked through.
- Push shrimp and veggies to one side of the pan, pour whisked eggs onto the uncovered half of the pan. Stir eggs often until scrambled.
- Stir noodles, sauce, and green onions into thepan. Give it a good toss, garnish with cilantro and lime wedges if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Protein: Easily swap out the shrimp for chicken or steak.
- Spice: Play with the heat level by adding more sriracha sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
676kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
409mg
(136%)
Sodium
2677mg
(112%)
Potassium
531mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2949IU
(59%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
236mg
(24%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 676 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 676kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 409mg | 136% |
| Sodium | 2677mg | 112% |
| Potassium | 531mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2949IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 236mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
507 reviews
Excellent
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