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Shrimp Pad Thai

Shrimp Pad Thai - Easy recipe

Shrimp Pad Thai is a popular Thai dish that combines stir-fried noodles with shrimp, eggs, and a flavorful sauce. It's a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, making it a beloved choice for many. This is an easy recipe and the dish is made with simple ingredients, so you won't need to buy sauces especially for this recipe.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz. noodles
  • 1 cup medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp oil (such as vegetable or canola)
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
  • 1 tbsp green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (white or rice vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp fish sauce (optional)
  • ½ tsp sriracha or hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions, then drain and set aside.
  • Prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and hot sauce. Set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant.
  • Push the onion and garlic to the sides of the skillet, creating a well in the center. Crack the egg into the well and scramble it until fully cooked.
  • Add the coleslaw mix and sliced green onions to the skillet. Mix everything together.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the coleslaw and egg mixture in the skillet. Stir-fry until everything is heated through.
  • Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and mix everything together.
  • Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and gently toss them with the other ingredients.
  • Divide the Pad Thai mixture between two serving plates. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over each serving and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Keyword noodles, shrimp