Simple Shrimp Pad Thai
The flavor and spiciness intensify with every bite of this shrimp pad thai, so resist the urge to judge its heat right out of the pan. After a few bites, you may find yourself pleasantly surprised by the level of spiciness.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add noodles, remove from heat, and let soak until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- Mix ketchup, sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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
Calories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 266mgSodium: 1013mgPotassium: 605mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 5mg
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