Easy Pad Thai with Shrimp and Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage
This weeknight Pad Thai twist pairs tender shrimp with smoky sausage for a bold, sweet-tangy bite balanced by lime, soy, and a touch of fish sauce. Fresh cilantro and crunchy peanuts add brightness and texture, making it a lively, satisfying dish to serve for dinner when you want vibrant flavors without a long cook.
- Prep15 hrs
- Cook15 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Pad Thai with Shrimp and Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the noodles as the package directs. Rinse thoroughly with cold water to keep them from sticking and set aside.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange the smoked sausage in a single layer and cook on both sides until browned, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Add the vegetable oil to the skillet, then add the shrimp, green onions, and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the shrimp turns opaque.
- 4
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons water together.
- 5
Add the noodles and smoked sausage to the skillet, then pour in the soy mixture. Stir well to combine. Raise the heat to medium-high and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the noodles are hot. Stir in 1/2 of the cilantro and peanuts. Ladle the pad Thai into serving bowls and top with the remaining cilantro and peanuts.
- Calories 383.53 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 14.02 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 46.15 g 17%
- Total Fat 16.03 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 4.1 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.87 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 741.1 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 44.19 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 81.91 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 6.07 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 5.78 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Pad Thai with Shrimp and Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage is a Thai dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 hrs, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 383.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Pad Thai with Shrimp and Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Easy Pad Thai with Shrimp and Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Easy Pad Thai with Shrimp and Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Easy Pad Thai with Shrimp and Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage?
- About 30 hrs in total: 15 hrs to prepare and 15 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 383.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Pad Thai with Shrimp and Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Easy Pad Thai with Shrimp and Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage healthy?
- Easy Pad Thai with Shrimp and Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 383.53 calories and 14.02 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 741.1 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.1 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Shellfish, Fish, Soy, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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