Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai

Shrimp is the star of this easy pad thai recipe that delivers a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy combo of flavors in under an hour.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 619 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.

Step 2

Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.