Authentic Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe

This authentic Shrimp Pad Thai recipe is bursting with flavor and is super easy to make at home. With a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors, this classic Thai dish is sure to satisfy your cravings. Loaded with succulent shrimp, stir-fried noodles, crunchy bean sprouts, and topped with peanuts and cilantro, this dish will transport you to the streets of Thailand. Best of all, it can be ready in just 30 minutes, making it a great option for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Push the garlic to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs in the empty space. Scramble the eggs until cooked through.
5. Add the cooked rice noodles to the skillet and toss well to combine with the garlic and eggs.
6. Pour the Pad Thai sauce over the noodles and stir everything together until well coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through.
7. Add the cooked shrimp, bean sprouts, and green onions to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro.
9. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

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