How to Make Simple Shrimp Pad Thai - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pad Thai is a classic Thai dish known for its bold flavors and mix of textures. This simple shrimp pad thai recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of authentic Thai cuisine in the comfort of your own home. With the perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

One of the best things about this shrimp pad thai recipe is its simplicity. Unlike some Thai dishes that require a long list of hard-to-find in...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package wide rice noodles
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add noodles, remove from heat, and let soak until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix ketchup, sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; saute until firm and opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove shrimp and add remaining oil to the skillet.
  • Pour eggs into the skillet; cook and stir until lightly scrambled, about 5 minutes. Add green onions, bean sprouts, and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the noodles, ketchup mixture, and cooked shrimp. Cook for 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with peanuts.
  • Nutrition

    571 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 266mg
    • Sodium: 1013mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 605mg