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Shrimp Pad Thai
A perfectly authentic version of a favorite Thai dish - super easy and super delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 498 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Thai
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.
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Notes
- Add 1-2 teaspoons sriracha sauce for a spicy kick.
Nutrition Information
Calories
498kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
368mg
(123%)
Sodium
2103mg
(88%)
Potassium
346mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
411IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
217mg
(22%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 498kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 368mg | 123% |
| Sodium | 2103mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 411IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.