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    Shrimp Pad Thai

    Published: Mar 13, 2012 Last updated: May 19, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Make this Thai restaurant favorite right at home in just 20 minutes! Shrimp Pad Thai is a delicious stir fry of shrimp and vegetables in a homemade peanut sauce tossed with wide rice noodles.
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    This Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe is a delicious Thai restaurant favorite made right at home in just 20 minutes. It is a healthier version made with plump shrimp, coated in a lightly spicy peanut sauce and tossed with wide rice noodles.

    This quick shrimp dish is on of my favorite pad thai recipes. While it is not an authentic recipe, it is a delicious version that the whole family will love.

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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🙋 FAQ's
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with…
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    ✔️ This thai restaurant favorite is a quick stir fry ready in just 20 minutes!

    ✔️ It is a delicious, healthier version of the authentic pad thai recipe.

    ✔️ It is budget friendly, allowing you to eat your favorite take out right at home.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Raw shrimp
    Pad Thai noodles
    Crunchy peanut butter
    Red pepper chili flakes
    Sesame oil
    Garlic Cloves
    Snow peas
    Red bell pepper
    Fresh cilantro
    Dry-roasted peanuts
    Lime,
    Soy sauce and fish sauce, for an umami flavor in the teriyaki sauce
    Fresh ginger, adds flavor
    Brown sugar, adds a touch of sweetness to the teriyaki sauce.
    Cornstarch, aids in thickening the sauce.

    Shrimp cooking in a non stick skillet.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
    2. To make the Teriyaki Sauce:
    3. In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, water, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil.
    4. Mix ¼ cup water and cornstarch until smooth and stir into bubbling soy sauce mixture whisking constantly to prevent lumping. Remove from stove and set aside.
    5. To make the pad thai:
    6. In a small bowl, using a hand whisk, combine ¼ cup teriyaki sauce, hot water, peanut butter, and red pepper flakes, until well incorporated. Set aside.
    7. In a large non stick skillet over medium high heat, warm the sesame oil until hot. Add the minced garlic, and saute 1 minute.
    8. Add shrimp and sauté for 2 minutes or until shrimp are almost done.
    9. Stir in the peanut butter mixture, and cook for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens
    10. Add the pad thai noodles, red pepper slices, and snow peas; cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
    11. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts and drizzle with lime juice.

    🥄 Equipment

    • Large pot for cooking the noodles.
    • Medium saucepan, if making the homemade teriyaki sauce
    • Mixing bowls
    • Hand whisk, for mixing the peanut sauce
    • Large non stick skillet, to cook the shrimp mixture
    • Flathead wooden spoon, for stirring the shimp and aromatics.
    • Tongs, for tossing the noodles into the shrimp mixture.
    Rinsing shirataki noodles in hot water

    🥫Storage

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.

    📖 Variations

    • Substitute 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce for the red pepper flakes. (adjust according to heat tolerance)
    • Add 1 cup fresh bean sprouts with the snow peas and red bell pepper.
    • Substitute purchased teriyaki sauce for the homemade sauce.
    • Substitute green onions for cilantro (or use both).
    • Creamy peanut butter can be used in place of the crunch peanut butter.

    💭 Tips

    • Choose a rice noodle that is a little thicker and less likely to break, noodles labeled as pad thai noodles will work the best.
    Recipe for Shrimp Pad Thai on a white plate garnished with a lime slice.

    🙋 FAQ's

    What are pad thai noodles?

    Pad thai noodles are dried rice noodles that are reconstituted in hot water. They are gluten free and have an opaque color when cooked.

    📚 Related Recipes

    This unlikely combination of peanut sauce and slaw on these Thai Style Hot Dogs are out of this world delicious!

    Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles is my take on a favorite frozen meal!

    Spicy Asian Venison Bowl is a great way to use venison!

    🍽 Serve with…

    Serve this Shrimp Pad Thai recipe with a side of Air Fryer Egg Rolls.

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    Shrimp Pad Thai

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Make this Thai restaurant favorite right at home in just 20 minutes! Shrimp Pad Thai is a delicious stir fry of shrimp and vegetables in a homemade peanut sauce tossed with wide rice noodles.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4
    Calories 326 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large pot
    • Medium saucepan
    • mixing bowls
    • Hand whisk
    • Large non-stick skillet
    • Flathead wooden spoon
    • Tongs

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    Ingredients
      

    • 4 ounces uncooked Pad Thai noodles

    Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

    • 1 cup water
    • ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 1 inch fresh ginger , grated
    • 1 clove garlic , minced
    • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
    • ¼ cup water
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

    For the pad thai:

    • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
    • 1 clove garlic , minced
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes , optional
    • ½ pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined
    • 2 cups snow peas
    • ½ red bell pepper , sliced
    • ⅓ cup cilantro , chopped
    • ⅓ cup dry-roasted peanuts , chopped
    • lime wedges
    • 4 tablespoons hot water
    • ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
    • 3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
    • ½ teaspoon fish sauce , optional

    Instructions
     

    • Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.

    To make the Teriyaki Sauce:

    • In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, water, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil.
    • Mix ¼ cup water and cornstarch until smooth and stir into bubbling soy sauce mixture whisking constantly to prevent lumping. Remove from stove and measure out ¼ cup of sauce. Store remaining sauce in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 month.

    To make the pad thai:

    • In a small bowl, using a hand whisk, combine ¼ cup teriyaki sauce, hot water, peanut butter, and red pepper flakes, until well incorporated. Set aside.
    • In a large non stick skillet over medium high heat, warm the sesame oil until hot. Add the minced garlic, and saute 1 minute. Add shrimp and sauté for 2 minutes or until shrimp are almost done.
    • Stir in the peanut butter mixture, and cook for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Add the pad thai noodles, red pepper slices, and snow peas; cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
    • Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts and drizzle with lime juice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 16gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 485mgPotassium: 346mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 725IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Shrimp Pad Thai, Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. Kristin King

      April 24, 2014 at 11:00 pm

      Haha, I love that you used crunchy peanut butter in this! Why not, right?!? I love pad thai and I never have it because we rarely go out to eat but now I am going to try making my own! Great recipe, thanks!

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      • honeyb

        April 24, 2014 at 11:49 pm

        Thanks Kristin! I hop you enjoy it!

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    2. Alisha

      March 16, 2012 at 1:09 am

      Yummy, yummy, Shelby! Thanks for sharing with PPN this week! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Pegasuslegend

      March 13, 2012 at 11:25 am

      That looks amazing Shelby! LOVE IT!!

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    4. Susie

      March 13, 2012 at 2:40 am

      Thanks Shelby! I'll be using this next week, although I'll probably make it chicken instead of shrimp.

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