Authentic Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe

Authentic Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe

from lemonblossoms.com
25 min
4 servings

Shrimp Pad Thai combines rice noodles, veggies and tender shrimp tossed in the tastiest sweet and tangy Pad Thai sauce. This restaurant style Pad Thai recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your taste!

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 14 ounces medium dried rice noodles
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 3 green onions (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped ((divided))
  • 1 cup bean sprouts

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and mix until the sugar has dissolved. Reserve.

  2. 2

    Heat a large pot of water until it becomes lukewarm. Turn off heat.

  3. 3

    Heat a skillet or wok over high heat. Add the oil and swirl the pan to coat completely. Add the garlic and stir for about 10 seconds.