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Shrimp pad thai
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32 MIN · STOVETOP

Shrimp pad thai

Sweet, tangy, and savory noodles in minutes.

gluten-freedairy-freehigh-proteinbudget-friendlycrunchydinner

Ingredients

  • 8 ozRice noodles, flat
  • 3/4 lbShrimp, peeled
  • 2Eggs, beaten
  • 2 cupsBean sprouts
  • 2 tbspTamarind paste
  • 2 tbspFish sauce
  • 1 tbspTamari
  • 2 tbspBrown sugar
  • 3 clovesGarlic, minced
  • 1/3 cupRoasted peanuts, crushed
  • 3Green onions, sliced
  • 1Lime, in wedges
  • 2 tbspOil

Method

  1. 1

    Soak the rice noodles in hot water until pliable but not soft, about 8 minutes, then drain.

  2. 2

    Stir the tamarind, fish sauce, tamari, and brown sugar together until the sugar dissolves.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil in a wok over high. Cook the shrimp and garlic until pink, 2 minutes, push aside, and scramble the eggs.

  4. 4

    Add the noodles and sauce and toss over high heat until coated and glossy, then fold in the bean sprouts.

  5. 5

    Top with peanuts, green onions, and lime wedges.

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