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Easy Tangy Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe Perfect for Quick Homemade Dinners

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A quick and easy shrimp Pad Thai recipe with a tangy sauce that comes together in about 25 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or sudden dinner cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) rice noodles, flat and about ¼ inch wide
  • 12 oz (340 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or peanut oil for extra nuttiness)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten (room temperature)
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
  • 3 green onions, sliced thin
  • ¼ cup crushed roasted peanuts (optional but recommended)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)
  • 3 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
  • 2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili flakes or Sriracha

Instructions

  1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 8-10 minutes until pliable but still firm to the bite (al dente). Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, fresh lime juice, and chili flakes. Taste and adjust the balance as needed.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 1.5-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add remaining oil to the pan. Toss in minced garlic and cook until fragrant but not burnt, about 30 seconds. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble gently until just set.
  5. Add drained noodles to the pan with eggs and garlic. Pour the sauce over and toss quickly but gently to coat evenly. Add a splash of water if noodles stick.
  6. Return cooked shrimp to the pan along with bean sprouts and green onions. Toss everything together just until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately with crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro sprinkled on top. Add a lime wedge on the side.

Notes

Soak noodles instead of boiling to avoid mushiness. Adjust lime and sugar in sauce to balance tanginess. Cook shrimp in batches to avoid steaming. Scramble eggs directly in the pan for best texture. Toss noodles gently on high heat to absorb sauce without breaking.

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Keywords: Pad Thai, shrimp, quick dinner, tangy sauce, easy recipe, homemade, stir-fry, Thai cuisine

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