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Flavorful Shrimp Pad Thai

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An easy, authentic Thai dinner recipe featuring tender shrimp, chewy rice noodles, and a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce that brings the flavors of Bangkok street food to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) flat rice noodles, soaked in warm water until tender
  • 12 oz (340 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, fresh and crisp
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option)
  • 2 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts
  • Extra lime wedges
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Place 8 oz flat rice noodles in a large bowl and soak in warm water for 20–25 minutes until soft but still slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tamarind paste, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp palm sugar, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp chili powder. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
  3. Peel and devein 12 oz shrimp. Mince 2 cloves garlic, slice 2 green onions, shred 1/2 cup carrots, and rinse 1 cup bean sprouts. Prepare garnishes: crushed peanuts, lime wedges, and cilantro.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook shrimp for 1.5–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  5. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic and green onions for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shredded carrots and bean sprouts; cook for another minute.
  6. Push vegetables to one side of the wok. Pour in beaten eggs and let sit for 10 seconds, then scramble gently until just set.
  7. Add drained noodles to the wok. Pour sauce over noodles and toss quickly but gently to coat evenly, about 2-3 minutes. Add a splash of water if noodles seem dry.
  8. Return cooked shrimp to the wok. Toss to combine and warm through for another minute. Adjust seasoning with extra fish sauce or lime juice if desired.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with crushed peanuts, fresh cilantro leaves, and lime wedges.

Notes

[‘Do not over-soak the noodles; they should be pliable but not mushy to avoid breaking during cooking.’, ‘Use high heat for stir-frying to seal in flavors and maintain noodle texture.’, ‘Prep all ingredients before cooking as the stir-fry process moves quickly.’, ‘Adjust sauce seasoning to taste, especially tamarind paste intensity.’, ‘Cook shrimp in batches if wok is small to avoid overcrowding.’, ‘Use a non-stick or well-seasoned wok to prevent sticking.’, ‘Add a splash of water if noodles seem dry during cooking.’, ‘Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently with a splash of water in a skillet.’]

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Keywords: Shrimp Pad Thai, Thai dinner, easy Pad Thai recipe, authentic Thai food, shrimp noodles, stir-fry noodles, tamarind sauce

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