Best 8 Spicy Shrimp And Tofu Pad Thai Recipes

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Calling all those with a passion for spicy, tangy, and sweet-savory dishes: "Spicy Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai" is the culinary adventure you've been waiting for! This beloved Thai classic gets a fiery twist with the addition of chili peppers, while firm tofu and succulent shrimp add delightful textures to this vibrant noodle dish. Get ready to embark on a taste journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds with a perfect balance of heat, tang, and explosive flavors!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY SHRIMP AND TOFU PAD THAI



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces pad thai noodles (flat rice noodles)
3/4 cup tamarind juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup chopped Thai palm sugar
6 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha
1/2 cup safflower oil
3 shallots, thinly sliced
5 scallions, cut lengthwise into 2-inch pieces, bulbs halved lengthwise
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 ounces fried tofu, thinly sliced
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Lime wedges
Cilantro sprigs
Sriracha
Bean sprouts
Roasted unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Soak noodles in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain in a colander and cover with damp paper towels until ready to use.
  • In a small saucepan, combine tamarind juice, soy sauce, palm sugar, fish sauce, and Sriracha. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar is dissolved and remove from heat.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, carefully add half the shallots and fry, stirring frequently, until shallots are golden brown. Transfer shallots to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Raise heat to high and add remaining shallots, scallions, and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, just until shrimp are opaque and firm to the touch, 2 minutes. Remove to a plate, reserving oil in wok.
  • Add tofu to wok and cook to heat through, 1 minute, and transfer to plate with shrimp.
  • Add eggs to wok and cook, stirring constantly, just until eggs are set but still wet, 1 minute, and transfer to plate with shrimp and tofu.
  • Add sauce to wok and bring to a boil. Stir in noodles and cook until noodles are hot, 2 minutes. Return shrimp, tofu, and eggs to wok and stir to combine. Serve immediately with garnishes.

THE BEST SHRIMP PAD THAI



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Just like your favorite Thai takeout-but better. In Thailand, you'll find street vendors whipping up this noodle dish to order from scratch. There are numerous variations of the ingredients used to achieve the perfect sweet, sour and umami noodle dish. We've chosen to use sriracha in our version for its warming heat and sweetness. It also adds a nice color. In quick-cooking stir-fry dishes, it's imperative to have all your ingredients prepped and ready-to-go before you start cooking.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 ounces flat rice stick noodles
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate or tamarind paste (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, plus more lime wedges for serving
1 to 3 tablespoons sriracha, depending on the desired heat level
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup cubed extra-firm tofu (1-by-1/2-inch cubes)
12 medium peeled and deveined shrimp (about 5 ounces)
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
3 thin scallions, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces (halved legthwise if large)
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
  • Stir together the fish sauce, brown sugar, tamarind concentrate, lime juice and sriracha in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Push the tofu to the side, allowing the excess oil to drip down into the middle of the skillet. Add the shrimp and shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Push to the side with the tofu, allowing the excess oil to drip down into the middle of the skillet. Add beaten egg to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally and chopping to break up, until cooked through, about 30 seconds. Push the egg to the side with the tofu and shrimp. Add the peppers to the skillet and cook just to soften slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the noodles, scallions, bean sprouts and sauce to the skillet. Incorporate the tofu, shrimp and egg into the ingredients and stir fry, coating the ingredients with the sauce and simmering to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the stir-fry to a serving dish and top with chopped peanuts and cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

SHRIMP PHAD THAI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h8m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces medium-thick flat rice noodles
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Southeast Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 large eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt
12 ounces peeled and deveined medium shrimp
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 cup cubed firm tofu (about 6 ounces)
5 scallions (white and green parts), 3 cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 chopped
1 1/4 cups mung bean sprouts
1/3 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped, plus additional for garnish
For serving: Lime wedges, Sri Racha sauce (Thai hot chili sauce)

Steps:

  • Put the noodles in a medium bowl with hot water to cover. Soak until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside. Whisk the sugar with the fish sauce and vinegar in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot and add 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil. Pour in the eggs, tilting the skillet as you pour to make a thin, even coating of egg. Cook until just set, about 45 seconds. Invert the eggs onto a cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
  • Add another 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil to the same skillet and heat over high heat. Add the shrimp, 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper flakes, and salt, to taste. Stir-fry until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil over high heat. Add the garlic, shallots, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the tofu and cook about 2 minutes more. Add the noodles and cook, tossing, until lightly coated with the garlic mixture, about 1 minute. Add the fish sauce mixture and large scallion pieces and heat through. Stir in the cooked egg and shrimp, 1 cup of the sprouts, and the 1/3 cup peanuts and toss until hot. Divide the Phad Thai among plates and top with the remaining sprouts, additional peanuts, and chopped scallions. Serve immediately with the lime wedges and Sri Racha.

SHRIMP PAD THAI



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You can make this yummy Thai classic in no time. Find fish sauce and chili garlic sauce in the Asian foods aisle of your grocery store. -Elise Ray, Shawnee, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
1/2 pound uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 cups coleslaw mix
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce or additional reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink; remove and set aside. Add onion and garlic to the pan. Make a well in the center of the onion mixture; add egg. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until egg is completely set. , Add the coleslaw mix, green onions, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce and peanuts; heat through. Return shrimp to the pan and heat through. Drain noodles; toss with shrimp mixture. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SPICY SHRIMP PAD THAI



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I used other pad thai recipes from this website and added shrimp and my own little flavor and spice.

Provided by n0xzemagrl

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles
2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons sweet chile sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
½ pound bean sprouts
¼ cup shredded carrots
½ lime, cut into wedges
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine rice wine vinegar, ketchup, fish sauce, chile sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Add shrimp to the wok. Cook and stir until pink, about 4 minutes. Add the ketchup mixture and stir. Move all ingredients to one side to clear a small space in the pan. Pour in eggs and cook without stirring until partially set, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir the drained noodles into the shrimp and egg mixture. Add 1/2 cup peanuts, 1/4 cup bean sprouts, and carrots. Cook and stir until noodles are heated through, about 2 minutes. Garnish with the remaining peanuts, bean sprouts, lime wedges, green onions, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.9 calories, Carbohydrate 75.6 g, Cholesterol 120.3 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1421.4 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

PAD THAI WITH SHRIMP AND TOFU RECIPE



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Pad Thai is an iconic Thai Noodle dish that has flavors of sweet, sour, and saltiness.

Provided by Renee Fuentes

Categories     Main Course

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ Cup Warm Water
2 Tbsp Coconut Palm Sugar
1 Tbsp Tamarind Paste/Puree ((If using Tamarind Concentrate, you will need to use 2 Tbsp))
1-2 tsp Fish Sauce ((Depending on how salty you want it))
2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (Can use Vegetable, Avocado, grape seed, or canola oil. Don't use olive oil, the taste is too strong.)
4 Shrimp
1 Large Clove Garlic (minced)
4 oz Rice Stick Noodle (Softened according to package directions)
Pad Thai Sauce (See above)
1 Egg
½ Cup Fried Tofu Cubes
½ Cup Bean Sprouts
¼ Cup Sliced Green Onions (Or if you can find Garlic Chives)
2 Tbsp Crushed Roasted Peanuts
Sliced Lime, Chili Pepper Flakes, Sugar, Fish Sauce

Steps:

  • Add coconut sugar to warm water and mix to dissolve. Then add tamarind (either puree, paste, or concentrate). Stir to dissolve, then add fish sauce. I used 2 tsp, but if you want it less salty start with 1 tsp. Taste and adjust if needed.
  • If using dried rice stick noodles, soak in room temperature water according to package directions. If you are using fresh noodles then portion out 4 oz from the bag.
  • Use extra firm tofu, remove from packaging, and place between paper towels or a kitchen towel to drain out the water. Leave wrapped on the plate for 20 minutes. Use 1/4 of the block of tofu and slice into small cubes.
  • To fry the tofu, use a non-stick skillet and cover the bottom with oil. Fry each side until golden, remove to drain on a paper towel and season with salt.
  • Pad Thai is best served immediately after cooking. You can prep all the ingredients up until now, then start cooking once you are ready to eat. Active cooking time is about 5 minutes.
  • Heat wok over medium heat with a little oil, add shrimp and cook until pink, remove shrimp and set aside.
  • Turn heat up to medium high. Add remaining oil, minced garlic, noodles, Pad Thai sauce, and move everything around quickly to incorporate. (If you are using Tamarind puree/paste, the noodles will look dark. The taste will still be good.)
  • At this point you want to taste the noodles and see if they are still hard. If so add a splash of water to help soften them.
  • Push noodles to the side and add in the egg. Break the yolk and allow it to set then place noodles on top to cook the egg. Place the shrimp, tofu, half of the bean sprouts, half of the green onions, and half of the crushed peanuts into the skillet. Use tongs and toss with the noodles. Go ahead and taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
  • Plate and serve with remaining bean sprouts, green onions, peanuts, and a slice of lime. In Thailand they serve Pad Thai with extra condiments of dried chili flakes, granulated sugar, and fish sauce, but this is optional.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 139 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 48 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Sodium 895 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 26 g, Calories 1086 kcal, UnsaturatedFat 37 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PAD THAI WITH SHRIMP AND TOFU



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After trying a lot of authentic Pad Thai recipes, and making many adjustments, I find this to come closet to the restaurant flavors I like. I personally prefer Pad Thai that's more moist and flavorful than the drier style ones.

Provided by MysticEve

Categories     Thai

Time 55m

Yield 2 plates, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon thai style chili sauce
2 teaspoons concentrate tamarind juice
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons chili peppers
2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons ginger, minced (optional)
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup small head napa cabbage, shredded
6 ounces dried flat rice noodles
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shrimp
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cup green onion (cut diagonal in 1/2 inch segments)
1/4 cup cilantro
1/2 cup firm tofu (cut into strips about 1 inch long, matchsticks)
1/4 cup peanuts, roasted and crushed
1 lime wedge

Steps:

  • Start by soaking the flat rice noodles in slightly hot water for 30-50 minutes. Lets prepare the other ingredients while soaking.
  • Cut the firm tofu into matchsticks cuts (thin strips about 1 inch long). Fry the tofu in 1 tbsp peanut oil until golden on all sides. Set aside.
  • Add salt to egg and gently stir.
  • Prepare the sauce. Combine fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, Thai Style Chili Sauce, Tamarind juice concentrate, ketchup, and chili pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat up 1 tbsp peanut oil over medium-high fire; add garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper.
  • Once garlic begin to brown, add cabbage, stir until soften.
  • Add the prepared sauce.
  • Add the flat rice noodles, stirring quickly to prevent from sticking. Taste the noodles to check firmness. Noodles should be heavier in taste at the moment, but if it's not soft enough, add a little water and cook a bit longer.
  • Put noodles to one side, crack egg into pan, and in about 20 seconds, scramble and fold into noodles.
  • Add shrimp, stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add bean sprouts, green onion, firm tofu, and peanuts.
  • When shrimps are pink on both sides, remove from fire.
  • Serve with cilantro and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.6, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 1882.4, Carbohydrate 101.8, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 20.2, Protein 18.4

SHRIMP AND TOFU PAD THAI



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I made some substitutions since I can't get the more traditional ingredients where I live. This is still a delicious Asian-inspired dish that my girlfriend and I love. Garnish with chopped peanuts, chile flakes, and lime wedges.

Provided by HomeChef

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 13h25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 ounces extra-firm tofu
1 ½ cups soy sauce
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
4 ounces maifun (rice noodle sticks)
boiling water to cover
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons peanut oil, or more as needed
1 cup chopped green onions (green parts only), divided
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 eggs, well-beaten
½ cup frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
¼ cup coarsely chopped kimchi
3 ounces fresh bean sprouts

Steps:

  • Drain tofu and wrap firmly in cheese cloth; place between 2 cake pans or plates and place a 5-pound weight on top. Refrigerate for 12 to 16 hours.
  • Combine soy sauce and 5-spice in a shallow bowl; add tofu. Marinate tofu in refrigerator for 15 minutes; flip tofu and marinate for 15 minutes more.
  • Place rice noodles in a bowl and pour in enough boiling water to cover; allow to sit until noodles have softened, about 10 minutes. Drain and cut noodles into thirds.
  • Combine brown sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, and vinegar in a bowl and stir until sugar is dissolved and sauce is smooth.
  • Remove tofu from marinade and cut into 1/4-inch wide strips.
  • Heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; add tofu pieces, 2 to 4 at a time, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer cooked tofu to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving oil in the skillet.
  • Place 2/3 of the green onions and garlic in the same skillet, adding more oil if needed; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add eggs; cook and stir until scrambled and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Add noodles and toss until evenly mixed.
  • Stir brown sugar sauce into noodle mixture and toss to coat. Add kimchi and toss until well mixed and pad Thai is heated through, about 1 minute more. Transfer pad Thai to serving plates and top with bean sprouts and remaining green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.6 calories, Carbohydrate 91.6 g, Cholesterol 248.4 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 12311.2 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your pad thai. Look for shrimp that is firm and translucent, tofu that is firm and not too soft, and vegetables that are crisp and colorful.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp or tofu: Shrimp and tofu can easily become overcooked and rubbery. Cook them just until they are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes for shrimp and 5-7 minutes for tofu.
  • Use a good quality pad thai sauce: The pad thai sauce is what gives this dish its signature flavor. Look for a sauce that is made with tamarind, fish sauce, and shrimp paste. You can also make your own pad thai sauce from scratch.
  • Serve immediately: Pad thai is best served immediately after it is cooked. The noodles will start to stick together if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Spicy shrimp and tofu pad thai is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy shrimp and tofu, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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