QUICK & EASY SHRIMP PAD THAI

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With 10 minutes of active preparation and 20 minutes for soaking the noodles, this easy Pad Thai comes together in no time flat. Not a fan of shrimp? Toss some cooked chicken in with the 5-ingredient sauce to make a delicious alternative.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Thai

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb pad Thai rice noodles
1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
2 tablespoons sambal oelek chili paste
1 lime, zest of, plus 3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup fish sauce, plus additional, to taste
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive oil)
1 lb shrimp (16-20 count, peeled and deveined)
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 1/4 cups bean sprouts
3/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro, plus additional for serving
roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped for garnish
lime slice, for serving

Steps:

  • Place rice noodles in a large bowl. Cover with very hot tap water, stir and set aside until tender, 20 minutes. Do not over soak. Drain and reserve 1 cup soaking liquid.
  • Whisk to combine peanut butter, sambal, lime zest, fish sauce and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over high heat, warm oil until shimmering. Add shrimp and cook until nearly cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Add noodles, peanut butter mixture and ? cup reserved soaking water. Cook until fragrant and warmed through. Remove from heat, add lime juice and season to taste with additional fish sauce, adding additional soaking water if necessary to thin sauce. Add tomatoes, bean sprouts and cilantro. Toss everything together to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with peanuts, cilantro and sliced limes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with peanuts, cilantro and sliced limes.

Junayed Hossen
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This Pad Thai recipe is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes just like my favorite Thai restaurant. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


TrNikolla Nikolla
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I'm not a big fan of Pad Thai, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. It was actually really good! The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mere Vitutuki
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This Pad Thai recipe was just OK. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I think I would have preferred a recipe with more flavor.


ISI DILAWAR
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I was disappointed with this Pad Thai recipe. The sauce was too watery and the shrimp were overcooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


grimmer pluz
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This Pad Thai recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe with fewer ingredients. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Faruk 620
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, like tamarind sauce and rice noodles. I ended up using a different type of sauce and noodles, but the dish still turned out pretty good.


Ngenzi Sonny
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This Pad Thai recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have preferred less chili paste in the sauce. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Anyansi Henry
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I found this Pad Thai recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices or herbs to give it more flavor. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Cecilia Magana
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This Pad Thai recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred less sugar in the sauce. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Caela Francis
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I love this Pad Thai recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I especially love the addition of the tamarind sauce, which gives it a unique and flavorful taste. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Pad Thai.


Ahmed AbdAlwhab
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This recipe is a great introduction to Pad Thai. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. The end result is a delicious and satisfying dish that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Shiwam Kapar
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I was really impressed with this Pad Thai recipe. The sauce was perfectly balanced and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I especially liked the addition of the bean sprouts and peanuts, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be maki


Mubarak sani
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This Pad Thai recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy working mom and I don't always have time to cook elaborate meals. This recipe is so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The kids love the sweet and tangy sauce, and I love that


Rana Rauf
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I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The combination of flavors is perfect and the shrimp always comes out cooked to perfection. I love that I can customize it to my own taste by adding more or less of certain ingredients


Ajay Ram Ajay
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This recipe was phenomenal! I was hesitant to try making Pad Thai at home because I thought it would be too difficult, but the instructions were so clear and easy to follow that even a beginner like me could make it perfectly. The end result was a de