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Shrimp Pad Thai

Shrimp Pad Thai is a classic Thai dish made with stir-fried rice noodles, shrimp, eggs, green onions, and bean sprouts, all tossed in a savory-sweet sauce. It's a popular street food in Thailand, but it can also be found in Thai restaurants all over the world. Made with a balance of salty, sweet, and savory flavors, this dish is a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy shrimp.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

  • 8 ounces thin rice noodles
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Directions

  • Step 1
    Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and garlic, and cook until the shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet.
  • Step 3
    Add the eggs to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add the drained noodles to the skillet, along with the fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Stir to combine and cook until the noodles are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, and stir in the cilantro, peanuts, and green onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until everything is combined and heated through.

Comments

Anonymous
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This Shrimp Pad Thai is delicious! The noodles have just the right amount of crunch and the flavors blend together nicely. Highly recommend!
Anonymous
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This Shrimp Pad Thai is amazing! I'm so glad I tried it. The subtle heat of the red pepper flakes mixed with the sweetness of the shrimp was a match made in heaven! Definitely a must try!
Anonymous
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One of the best Pad Thai recipes! The perfect combination of sweet, tangy & savory flavors brought out by the shrimp make it an absolutely delicious dish!
Anonymous
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This Shrimp Pad Thai is delicious! The shrimp is cooked perfectly, and the sauce has the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The peanuts give it an amazing crunch. Highly recommend!

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