Description
A vibrant and comforting noodle dish made with tender rice noodles, juicy shrimp, scrambled eggs, crisp bean sprouts, and a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy sauce. This homemade Pad Thai delivers authentic flavor with simple ingredients and comes together quickly for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dried flat rice noodles
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- 1 whole lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water until pliable but not mushy, then drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the tamarind paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar until fully combined.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat and add the vegetable oil.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and cooked through, then push to one side of the pan.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side of the pan and scramble gently until just set.
- Add the soaked noodles to the pan and pour the prepared sauce over the top.
- Toss everything together continuously for 3 to 4 minutes until the noodles are tender and evenly coated.
- Stir in the bean sprouts and green onions, cooking for about 1 minute until slightly softened but still crisp.
- Remove from heat and garnish with crushed peanuts and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- Do not over soak the noodles, they will finish cooking in the pan.
- Cook over medium high heat for best texture and light caramelization.
- Add bean sprouts at the end to keep them crisp.
- Taste before serving and adjust lime or sweetness as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Pad Thai, shrimp pad thai, thai noodles, easy pad thai recipe, homemade pad thai