Simple Shrimp Pad Thai

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The flavor and the heat build with each bite of this shrimp pad thai, so don't taste it right out of the pan and think it needs more heat because five bites later, you will be surprised at the heat.

Submitted by PinkPetunias
Published on March 23, 2018
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (8 ounce) package wide rice noodles

  • ¼ cup ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped

  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add noodles, remove from heat, and let soak until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain.

  2. Mix ketchup, sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Set aside.

  3. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; saute until firm and opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove shrimp and add remaining oil to the skillet.

  4. Pour eggs into the skillet; cook and stir until lightly scrambled, about 5 minutes. Add green onions, bean sprouts, and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the noodles, ketchup mixture, and cooked shrimp. Cook for 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

571 Calories
24g Fat
61g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 571
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 266mg 89%
Sodium 1013mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 30g 61%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 120mg 9%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 605mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.