Description
Experience the authentic taste of Thailand with this delightful Juicy Shrimp Pad Thai. This easy recipe features succulent shrimp, flat rice noodles, and vibrant vegetables all tossed in a rich tamarind sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish balances sweet, sour, and savory flavors while being nutritious and satisfying. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a homemade meal that rivals your favorite restaurant dish.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 4 green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 15 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.
- In a large wok over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add shrimp and cook until pink (3-4 minutes). Remove from pan.
- Add remaining oil to the pan, sauté carrots and green onions until tender (2-3 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix tamarind paste, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Pour into the pan with vegetables.
- Add drained noodles and shrimp back to the pan; stir gently until heated through (2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and top with bean sprouts and cilantro. Serve hot with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg