The Best Shrimp Pad Thai Recipes

EASY SHRIMP PAD THAI

Steps:

• Place rice noodles in large bowl. Pour 4 cups boiling water over noodles and let soak until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Set aside.
• In medium bowl, whisk together fish sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes; set aside.
• In large wok over high heat, heat oil . Add garlic and ¼ cup green onions and stir-fry until fragrant, 1 minute, then add eggs and cook, scrambling with wooden spoon, 2 minutes. Add 1½ cups bean sprouts and stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Move bean sprouts and egg mixture to side of wok and add shrimp to other side; let cook for 5 minutes or until bright pink. Stir everything together and add sauce and the noodles. Gently toss mixture until noodles are heated through and sauce has thickened slightly.
• Serve immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts, lime wedges, red pepper flakes, and remaining ½ cup bean sprouts.

SHRIMP PAD THAI

Steps:

• Prepare noodle according to package using the stir-fry method and drain.
• Mix all sauce ingredients in a liquid measuring cup and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil a large wok or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2 minutes per side or until pink. Remove from pan and then scramble the eggs and remove.
• Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and saute bell pepper for 2 minutes. Add the bean sprouts, carrots, and green onion and cook 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, noodles, eggs, and sauce and cook 1-2 minutes.
• Serve garnish with cilantro and peanuts.

SHRIMP PAD THAI

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink; remove and set aside. Add onion and garlic to the pan. Make a well in the center of the onion mixture; add egg. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until egg is completely set. , Add the coleslaw mix, green onions, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce and peanuts; heat through. Return shrimp to the pan and heat through. Drain noodles; toss with shrimp mixture. Garnish with cilantro.

SHRIMP PAD THAI

Steps:

• For the sauce: Whisk up the tamarind, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and chile peppers in medium mixing bowl.
• For the pad Thai: Bring 1 1/2 quarts water to a boil or fill a teakettle and bring to boil. Place noodles in large bowl and cover with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes, Drain in strainer or colander.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and shallots and cook to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and stir 2 minutes. Push the shallots, ginger and garlic off to the sides, add another tablespoon oil and the shrimp. Toss to cook until the shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes, adding the scallion whites during the last minute.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and cook without stirring until just set, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a spatula to fold the egg into a roll or omelet and remove from the pan onto a cutting board. Slice the egg roll across into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Turn off heat under shrimp and add sauce, cooked noodles, sliced egg and most of the scallion greens, Thai basil and peanuts. Stir and toss to combine all ingredients, 1 to 2 minutes. Top pad Thai with bean sprouts, cilantro, micro basil and edible flowers if using and remaining scallion greens, Thai basil and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges and chili sauce.

SHRIMP PAD THAI

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or a large frying pan. Add the garlic and ginger, and saute until golden brown. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until pink, tossing from time to time. Remove and set aside in a bowl.
• Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in the same pan and add the eggs. Stir to scramble the egg into small pieces, remove and set aside with the shrimp.
• Heat the remaining oil in the pan and add the soy sauce, fish sauce, rice wine, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar. Stir briefly, add the drained noodles, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the bean sprouts, chopped scallions, and cilantro. Mix well and continue to cook until noodles are heated through. Season, if necessary, with a little more soy sauce or fish sauce, sprinkle in lime zest and juice, and serve while hot!

SHRIMP PAD THAI

Steps:

• Place tamarind in a bowl, cover with the boiling water and let sit until softened. Press the pulp through a sieve into a bowl and discard seeds and solids.
• Combine orange juice, tamarind pulp, vinegar, honey, basil and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer. Return to the blender, with the motor running, slowly add 6 tablespoons of the oil and blend until emulsified.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick saute pan over high heat. Season shrimp on both sides with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Stir in the tamarind glaze, turn the shrimp over and continue cooking until shrimp is cooked through and glazed.
• Soak noodles in a large bowl of warm water until softened but not overly soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain well in a colander and cover with a dampened paper towel.
• Place the tamarind in a bowl and cover with the boiling water, let sit until soft, about 10 minutes. Force the mixture through a sieve (including the water) into a bowl, discarding seeds and fibers. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and hot sauce to the tamarind, stirring until sugar has dissolved, set aside.
• Heat the oil in a wok or a large saute pan over medium heat until hot, then fry half of the shallots over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove the shallots with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Reheat shallot oil in wok over high heat until hot. Fry tofu in 1 layer, gently turning occasionally, until golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer tofu to paper towels using a slotted spoon. Transfer the frying oil to a heatproof glass and reserve.
• Lightly beat eggs with 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and a tablespoon of water. Heat 2 tablespoons of the shallot oil in a wok or saute pan over high heat until it shimmers. Add eggs and swirl to coat the side of the wok, then cook, stirring gently with a spatula, until cooked through. Break into chunks with spatula and transfer to a plate.
• Heat wok over medium heat, add 6 tablespoons of the shallot oil, then swirl to coat side of wok. Stir-fry scallions, garlic, and remaining uncooked shallots until softened, about 1 minute.
• Add noodles and stir-fry over medium for about 2 minutes. Add tofu, bean sprouts, and 1 1/2 cups sauce and simmer, turning noodles over to absorb sauce evenly, until noodles are tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in additional sauce, if desired, then stir in the eggs. Transfer to a large shallow serving dish and top with the shrimp, crispy shallots, Thai basil, cilantro and peanuts. Serve lime wedges on the side.

SHRIMP PAD THAI

Steps:

• To make Sauce 1: In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce slightly and set aside to cool. Reserve.
• Sauce 2:
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced Thai green chiles
• 1 tablespoon minced cilantro leaves
• To make Sauce 2: In a small non-reactive bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir until well blended. Reserve.
• 4 ounces rice noodles, linguini size
• 1 quart cold water
• Oil, for deep-frying
• 2 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon milk plus salt, to taste
• 1 ounce peanut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced lemongrass
• 1 teaspoon minced green chiles
• 1 teaspoon chopped shallots
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 kaffir lime leaf
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
• 5 large shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• Julienne green onions
• 1 wedge lime
• Soak the rice noodles in cold water until softened. (This can be done several hours ahead of time.) Strain and reserve until needed.
• Heat oil in a medium sauepan. Deep-fry the diced tofu until crisp and golden. Drain in a paper towel and set aside to cool. Reserve. Add the peanuts and fry for 30 seconds. Remove and set aside with the tofu.
• In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter. Cook the scrambled egg and milk mixture to a medium consistency. Season with salt. Place in a plate and allow to cool. Chop coarsely and set aside until needed.
• In a wok, over high heat, add the peanut oil. When almost smoking, stir-fry the lemongrass, green chiles, shallots, ginger, kafir lime, cilantro, and shrimp for 1 minute or until shrimp change color. Add the softened noodles, half of the bean sprouts, fried tofu, scrambled eggs, Sauce 1 and Sauce 2. Continue to stir-fry until noodles have flattened and blended with the sauce.
• Transfer Pad Thai to serving plate. Top with the remaining bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions and chopped peanuts. Serve a wedge of lime on the side.

SHRIMP PAD THAI

Steps:

• To make Sauce 1: In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce slightly and set aside to cool. Reserve.
• To make Sauce 2: In a small non-reactive bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir until well blended. Reserve.
• Soak the rice noodles in cold water until softened. (This can be done several hours ahead of time.) Strain and reserve until needed.
• Heat oil in a medium sauepan. Deep-fry the diced tofu until crisp and golden. Drain in a paper towel and set aside to cool. Reserve. Add the peanuts and fry for 30 seconds. Remove and set aside with the tofu.
• In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter. Cook the scrambled egg and milk mixture to a medium consistency. Season with salt. Place in a plate and allow to cool. Chop coarsely and set aside until needed.
• In a wok, over high heat, add the peanut oil. When almost smoking, stir-fry the lemongrass, green chiles, shallots, ginger, kafir lime, cilantro, and shrimp for 1 minute or until shrimp change color. Add the softened noodles, half of the bean sprouts, fried tofu, scrambled eggs, Sauce 1 and Sauce 2. Continue to stir-fry until noodles have flattened and blended with the sauce.
• Transfer Pad Thai to serving plate. Top with the remaining bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions and chopped peanuts. Serve a wedge of lime on the side.