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    Shrimp Pad Thai

    By Julia | Updated: Mar 11, 2018 | Published: Sep 15, 2013 | 33 Comments

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    Pad Thai Noodles with Shrimp - make it at home!   Homemade delicious sauce is made with fish sauce, honey, tamarind paste (or lime juice), rice vinegar and red pepper flakes.

    Pad thai noodles with shrimp

     

    Shrimp Pad Thai is one of my most favorite Asian meals, along with Tom Ka Soup - Thai soup with coconut milk, red curry, lemon grass and Thai Red Curry Chicken. I've been making my own Pad Thai for the last 4 years now: it has become a staple meal at our house. We hardly even order Thai food take-outs any more.

    Pad thai noodles with shrimp

    What's nice about Shrimp Pad Thai is that it is so easy to make! Even the ingredient list is not very long or complex.

    Pad thai noodles with shrimp

    First, you prepare a sauce by simply combining together fish sauce, honey, tamarind paste (or lime juice), rice vinegar and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan on medium heat.

    Pad thai noodles with shrimp

    Next, you cook veggies in peanut oil, add eggs and scramble them, then cook shrimp. In the meantime the noodles are cooked according to package instructions. Then, you combine everything together: the sauce, veggies with eggs and shrimp, and rice noodles (or pasta)! Make sure the sauce coats the pasta, and that's basically it! Nothing complicated in making Shrimp Pad Thai! I did provide the detailed instructions below, but the whole preparation and cooking process should not take more than 30 or 40 minutes! Especially on the second or third try when you'll get the hang of it.

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    shrimp pad thai
    4.72 from 7 votes

    Shrimp Pad Thai

    Pad Thai Noodles with Shrimp - make it at home!   Homemade delicious sauce is made with fish sauce, honey, tamarind paste (or lime juice), rice vinegar and red pepper flakes.  
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian, Thailand
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 677 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons tamarind paste or lime juice
    • ¼ cup fish sauce
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
    • 5 green onions , chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves , minced
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
    • ½ pound shrimp , peeled and deveined
    • 8 oz rice noodles or fettuccine pasta
    • reserved pasta water
    • ¾ cup roasted peanuts chopped

    Instructions 

    • In a small pan, combine tamarind paste (or lime juice if you don’t have tamarind paste) with fish sauce, honey, and rice vinegar over medium heat until honey gets really soft and all ingredients are mixed. Mix in red pepper flakes. 
    • In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of peanut oil over medium heat, add chopped green onions, garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add eggs and scramble them until just done. Add shrimp and bean sprouts – continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, just until shrimp turns red.
    • In the mean time, cook pasta or noodles according to package instructions. Drain but do reserve a good amount of cooked pasta water.
    • Add drained noodles to the large skillet with eggs mixture, on low heat. Also add the sauce from step 1 and ¼ cup of chopped toasted peanuts. Stir everything to combine well. Add a bit of cooked pasta water, if necessary, to make the sauce less thick and easier to coat the noodles.
    • To serve, place ¼th of Pad Thai noodles on each plate. Top each serving with remaining chopped toasted peanuts.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Shrimp Pad Thai
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    677
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    28
    g
    43
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    265
    mg
    88
    %
    Sodium
     
    1864
    mg
    81
    %
    Potassium
     
    538
    mg
    15
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    81
    g
    27
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    26
    g
    29
    %
    Protein
     
    27
    g
    54
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    475
    IU
    10
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    9.5
    mg
    12
    %
    Calcium
     
    170
    mg
    17
    %
    Iron
     
    3.9
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Monica

      September 23, 2013 at 11:13 am

      Hi! I love thai food and pad thai in particular! I finally learned how to make a simple version of it not long ago and it's so nice to make a lighter spin of it to enjoy at home. Yours absolutely delicious! I am happy looking at all the bright pictures on your blog right now. : )

      Reply
    2. Natasha @ The Cake Merchant

      September 22, 2013 at 5:14 pm

      This looks amazing, Julia! I've never made Pad Thai before. I'm pinning this recipe to try for later.

      Reply
    3. Jocelyn @ BruCrew Life

      September 21, 2013 at 11:18 pm

      Mmmmmm!! That is the sound that I'm making as I stare at this scrumptious dish!!!

      Reply
    4. Leah

      September 21, 2013 at 4:52 pm

      This looks so good but I've never made asian food and not sure what fish juice is or where I would find it in the grocery store. I looked today in the Asian section and saw fish sauce, is that the same? It looks like it has tons of sodium. Thanks!

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      • Julia

        September 23, 2013 at 1:40 am

        Yes, you would find fish sauce in the Asian section. It has a very distinct stink 🙂 when you open it but it really adds flavor! I think it does contain a ton of sodium, because it is generally used in Asian cooking as a way to make things salty (plus flavor it imparts).

        Reply
    5. Ari @ Ari's Menu

      September 18, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      I love anything pad thai, and these photos are just beautiful Julia!

      Reply
    6. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

      September 18, 2013 at 1:42 am

      Mmmm... this looks so comforting and relish! I could never not order a pad thai whenever we dine out 🙂

      Reply
    7. Liz

      September 17, 2013 at 1:10 pm

      I love Pad Thai, too...but can never seem to find tamarind paste...so glad to know there's a substitute. I'll have to comb our Whole Foods to see if I can spot some...it's been way too long since I've made this and your recipe looks amazing.

      Reply
    8. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      September 17, 2013 at 7:26 am

      I've never used honey in Pad Thai...I can't wait to try your version.

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 18, 2013 at 8:26 pm

        Just a little bit of honey (1/4 cup) balances well with salty stuff (fish sauce) and sour ingredients (lime juice or tamarind paste). 🙂

        Reply
    9. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker

      September 17, 2013 at 2:15 am

      Julia, this sounds amazing! I love Pad Thai and I'm glad I can now make them at home. Thanks for the recipe. Pinning!

      Reply
    10. Monet

      September 16, 2013 at 6:51 pm

      We love pad thai, but we haven't made it at home. This post is totally inspiring me! I'm printing off the recipe now so I can go grocery shopping. Thank you for sharing! Another delicious post and a great start to the week. I hope you had a beautiful Monday!

      Reply
    11. Yelena

      September 16, 2013 at 5:48 pm

      Love this dish, but never cooked myself. Yours looks so good! Yummy-))

      Reply
    12. Daniela

      September 16, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      The Pad Thai is stunning, so are the pictures!
      What a great post, Julia.
      Cheers.

      Reply
    13. Baltic Maid

      September 16, 2013 at 12:47 pm

      This looks amazing. I have been craving Asian food lately. This dish makes me so hungry right now. I used to have all the ingredients ready in my pantry but since I moved it takes a bit of time to stock up my pantry again. Next shopping trip I'll add these ingredients though... Looks too good. Thanks for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    14. Asmita

      September 16, 2013 at 11:16 am

      This looks outstanding! We love pad thai and this would a big hit at my place. Yummy!

      Reply
    15. laurasmess

      September 16, 2013 at 10:55 am

      Love this dish Julia. Beautiful photography, gorgeous colours, freshness abounds! Perfect for the change of season over here - I'm bookmarking this for our first week of gorgeous sunshine (with a nice cold beer!) x

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