Easy Shrimp Pad Thai

Tender shrimp, rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and crunchy peanuts tossed in a delicious homemade Pad Thai sauce for a satisfying, flavorful meal.

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
• 1/4 cup fresh bean sprouts
• 1/4 red bell pepper - thinly sliced
• 1 green onions - chopped
• 1/8 cup dry roasted peanuts - chopped
• 1/2 lime
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro - chopped

Pad Thai Sauce

• 2 tsp fish sauce
• 1/2 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.

Nutrition (per serving)