Melissa Turner
@luxemelit
Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai Noodles
A flavorful and spicy twist on the classic Pad Thai, featuring tender shrimp, rice noodles, and a delicious sauce made with peanut butter, fish sauce, and sweet chili sauce. This dish is garnished with crunchy peanuts, fresh bean sprouts, and vibrant herbs for a satisfying meal.
Details
- Cuisine:thai
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:22
- Views:8
Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time55 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package
- 2 teaspoons
- 1
- 2 cloves
- 3 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 12
- 2
- 1 cup
- 1/2 pound
- 1/4 cup
- 1/2
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai Noodles.
Step 1
To start your delicious Pad Thai, soak the rice noodles in a large bowl of hot water for about 15 minutes, or until they’re nice and soft.
Step 2
Once they’re ready, drain them and give them a good rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Step 3
Next, grab your wok and heat up some peanut oil over medium heat.
Step 4
Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté them until the onion turns translucent, which should take about 5 minutes.
Step 5
While that’s cooking, let’s whip up a flavorful sauce.
Step 6
In a separate bowl, combine rice wine vinegar, ketchup, fish sauce, sweet chili sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Step 7
Mix it all together and set it aside for later.
Step 8
Now, it’s time to add the shrimp to the wok.
Step 9
Cook them, stirring frequently, until they turn a lovely pink color, which should take around 4 minutes.
Step 10
Once the shrimp are ready, pour in your prepared sauce and give everything a good stir to combine.
Step 11
Push the shrimp and sauce to one side of the wok to create a little space.
Step 12
In that cleared area, pour in the beaten eggs and let them cook undisturbed until they’re partially set, about 3 minutes.
Step 13
Now, it’s time to bring it all together! Add the drained noodles to the wok, mixing them in with the shrimp and eggs.
Step 14
Stir in half a cup of chopped peanuts, a quarter cup of bean sprouts, and if you like, some shredded carrots for extra crunch.
Step 15
Cook everything for another 2 minutes, or until the noodles are heated through and everything is well combined.
Step 16
When you’re ready to serve, garnish your Pad Thai with the remaining peanuts, fresh bean sprouts, lime wedges, chopped green onions, and a sprinkle of cilantro for that perfect finishing touch.
Step 17
Enjoy your homemade Pad Thai, bursting with flavor and sure to impress!.