Simple Shrimp Pad Thai
Description
Toss together this easy shrimp pad thai recipe that's complete with a simple, bold Asian sauce and dotted with crunchy peanuts and scallions.
Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) package wide rice noodles
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 bunch green onions, chopped
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1 cup fresh bean sprouts
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
Directions
1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add noodles, remove from heat, and let soak until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain.
2
Mix ketchup, sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Set aside.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; saute until firm and opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove shrimp and add remaining oil to the skillet.
4
Pour eggs into the skillet; cook and stir until lightly scrambled, about 5 minutes. Add green onions, bean sprouts, and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the noodles, ketchup mixture, and cooked shrimp. Cook for 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with peanuts.