Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai
Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai brings bouncy rice noodles, juicy shrimp, and a lively tangy-sweet heat in every bite. A rich, balanced sauce hugs the noodles, while peanuts, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs add crunch and brightness. Ideal for a weeknight dinner when you want bold flavors and a satisfying stir-fry.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the noodles in a large bowl and cover them with hot water.
- 2
Let them sit until the noodles soften, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Drain and rinse well.
- 4
Heat oil in a wok over medium heat.
- 5
Cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Mix the rice wine vinegar, ketchup, fish sauce, chile sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- 7
Set aside.
- 8
Add shrimp to the wok and cook, stirring, until pink, about 4 minutes.
- 9
Add the ketchup mixture and stir.
- 10
Push everything to one side to make a small open space in the pan.
- 11
Pour in the eggs and cook without stirring until partially set, about 3 minutes.
- 12
Stir the drained noodles into the shrimp and egg mixture.
- 13
Add 1/2 cup peanuts, 1/4 cup bean sprouts, and carrots.
- 14
Cook and stir until the noodles are heated through, about 2 minutes.
- 15
Garnish with the remaining peanuts, bean sprouts, lime wedges, green onions, and cilantro.
- Calories 787.88 kcal High
- Protein 31.15 g Good Source
- Carbs 104.17 g Moderate
- Total Fat 30.78 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.96 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 182.93 mg High
- Sodium 1677.34 mg High
- Fiber 6.58 g Good Source
- Sugar 14.96 g High
- Added Sugar 6.99 g Moderate
- Calcium 348.85 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.28 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1124.59 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 295.93 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 32.36 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.9 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai is a Thai dinner recipe made with 22 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 787.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 22 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Onion, Eggs, Fish Sauce. The full list of 22 is above.
- What goes well with Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 787.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 22 ingredients and 15 steps.
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