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Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe – Quick, Flavorful & Simple

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This Easy Shrimp Pad Thai is a quick, homemade version of the classic Thai noodle dish—ready in 30 minutes with bold flavor, juicy shrimp, and a sweet-savory sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz rice noodles

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup bean sprouts

  • 2 green onions, sliced

  • 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or avocado)

  • ¼ cup crushed peanuts (for topping)

Pad Thai Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp fish sauce

  • 1½ tbsp tamarind paste

  • 1½ tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  • Cook or soak rice noodles until just tender. Drain and set aside.

  • Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

  • Heat oil in skillet. Cook shrimp 2–3 mins until pink. Remove.

  • Scramble eggs in same pan. Push to the side.

  • Add noodles and sauce. Toss to coat.

  • Return shrimp. Add bean sprouts and green onions. Stir to heat through.

  • Serve hot topped with peanuts, lime wedges, and optional chili flakes.

Notes

  • Use tofu or chicken instead of shrimp if preferred.

  • Add veggies like carrots or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

  • For extra spice, add Thai chili flakes or sriracha.

  • Store leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water.

Find it online: https://5dailyrecipes.com/shrimp-pad-thai-recipe-quick-flavorful-simple/