Easy Shrimp Pad Thai

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

• 2 oz rice noodles (dry, flat noodles)
• 2 tsp avocado oil
• 1 cloves garlic (minced)
• 5 raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• ¼ cup fresh bean sprouts
• ¼ red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1 green onions (chopped)
• ⅛ cup dry roasted peanuts (chopped)
• ½ lime
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Pad Thai Sauce

• 2 tsp fish sauce
• ½ tsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
• 2 tsp unseasoned rice vinegar (or tamarind paste)
• 1 tsp Sriracha (adjust for your spice level)
• 2 tsp creamy peanut butter
• 2 tsp cilantro (optional for topping)

Instructions

1. Cook noodles: Prepare rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Make sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
3. Cook shrimp: Heat 3 tsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes, turning shrimp until pink and cooked through.
4. Add egg: Push everything to one side of the skillet. Add remaining 1 tsp oil and the beaten egg. Scramble until cooked.
5. Combine: Add noodles, sauce, bean sprouts, and most of the peanuts. Toss for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
6. Serve: Divide between two bowls. Top with green onions, cilantro, remaining peanuts, and a squeeze of lime.

Rate This Recipe

You must be logged in to post a comment.