Pad Thai With Shrimp Recipe

Prepare the Pad Thai noodles

Soak the flat rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes, until they are soft but not mushy. Drain and set aside.

Cook the shrimp

In a large pan or wok, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Make the Pad Thai sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

Stir-fry the dish

In the same pan, add a bit more oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the eggs and scramble until they're just set. Add the noodles, shrimp, tofu (if using), and bean sprouts, tossing everything together quickly over high heat.

Combine and garnish

Pour the sauce over the noodle mixture and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring everything is well coated and heated through. Serve the Pad Thai garnished with crushed peanuts, cilantro, red chili flakes, and lime wedges on the side.