Pad Thai with Shrimp

March 30, 2026 Prep: 20min Cook: 10min 4 servings Medium
Pad Thai with Shrimp

Pad Thai is the quintessential Thai street food dish, balancing sweet, sour, salty, and savory flavors in every bite. The key is having all ingredients prepped before you start, as the cooking happens very quickly over high heat.

Ingredients

  • 250g dried flat rice noodles
  • 300g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 200g bean sprouts
  • 4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 50g roasted peanuts, crushed
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • 1 tablespoon dried shrimp (optional)
  • Chili flakes to taste

Nutrition Facts

480
Calories
24g
Protein
56g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soak rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until pliable but still firm. Drain well.
  2. 2
    Mix tamarind paste, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl to make the sauce.
  3. 3
    Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Cook garlic for 30 seconds, then add shrimp. Stir-fry until pink, about 2 minutes. Push to one side.
  4. 4
    Crack eggs into the wok, scramble lightly, then mix with shrimp.
  5. 5
    Add drained noodles and the tamarind sauce. Toss everything together using tongs for 2-3 minutes until noodles are tender and coated.
  6. 6
    Add bean sprouts and green onions. Toss for 30 seconds.
  7. 7
    Serve immediately topped with crushed peanuts, cilantro, lime wedges, and chili flakes.
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