10 Minute Shrimp Pad Thai
Craving bold, restaurant-style flavors in a flash? This 10-Minute Shrimp Pad Thai is the ultimate quick and easy weeknight dinner that doesn’t skimp on authenticity. Tender rice noodles are tossed with succulent shrimp, scrambled eggs, crisp bean sprouts, and a tangy-sweet sauce made from lime juice, soy sauce, and fish sauce for that signature Thai flavor. Topped with crunchy crushed peanuts and a sprinkle of red chili flakes for optional heat, this Pad Thai is ready in just 10 minutes flat, making it a perfect option for busy schedules. With minimal prep and maximum flavors, it’s a satisfying one-pan dish that delivers the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and zesty in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Rice noodles
- 12 large Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Bean sprouts
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Crushed peanuts
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- 0.5 tsp Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Soak the rice noodles in hot water according to the package instructions until tender, then drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Push the garlic to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs lightly and cook until just set.
Add the drained rice noodles to the skillet along with the sauce mixture. Toss to combine evenly.
Return the shrimp to the skillet, and add the bean sprouts and most of the green onions. Toss to combine and cook for an additional minute.
Serve hot, garnished with crushed peanuts, the remaining green onions, and optional red chili flakes if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1052 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 724 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 4681 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 73.9 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.1 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1303 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
