Description
Shrimp Pad Thai is a flavorful Thai stir-fried noodle dish made with tender shrimp, rice noodles, eggs, and a rich tamarind-based sauce. This easy homemade Pad Thai recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour, and savory flavors, making it a quick and delicious weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
- Rice noodles
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Eggs
- Bean sprouts
- Green onions
- Garlic
- Shallots
- Fish sauce
- Tamarind paste
- Palm sugar or brown sugar
- Lime juice
- Vegetable oil
- Crushed peanuts
- Red chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water until softened, then drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and shallots, sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque. Push to one side of the pan.
- Crack eggs into the empty side and scramble until just set.
- Add softened noodles along with fish sauce, tamarind paste, and sugar. Toss well to coat.
- Stir in bean sprouts and green onions, cooking briefly to retain crunch.
- Remove from heat and finish with lime juice, crushed peanuts, and chili flakes if using.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.Prep all ingredients before cooking, as the process moves quickly.Adjust sweetness, saltiness, and acidity to taste.For best texture, avoid over-soaking noodles.
