Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. rice noodles
• 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. fish sauce
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Soak rice noodles in hot water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tbsp. of vegetable oil over high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
4. Using the same skillet or wok, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil and garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add the red bell pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the green onions and cook for an additional minute.
5. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour beaten eggs on the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked through, and then mix with the vegetables.
6. Add the drained noodles and cooked shrimp to the skillet, and pour the sauce over everything. Toss everything together until the noodles are well-coated in the sauce and everything is heated through.
7. Top with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro and serve.

Verdict:

This Shrimp Pad Thai recipe is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, with a variety of textures from the tender noodles, crunchy peanuts, and juicy shrimp. Plus, it’s ready in just 30 minutes, making it a quick and easy meal for any night of the week.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this Shrimp Pad Thai with a side of steamed vegetables and a cold beer for a refreshing and satisfying meal. Additional lime wedges can be served on the side for those who want an extra citric kick.