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**A Culinary Journey to Thailand: Unveiling the Enchanting Flavors of Shrimp Pad Thai**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure as we delve into the world of Shrimp Pad Thai, a beloved Thai dish that captivates taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. This delectable noodle dish, a staple of Thai cuisine, showcases the perfect balance of textures, from the chewy rice noodles to the tender shrimp and the crisp bean sprouts. Infused with the vibrant flavors of tamarind, fish sauce, and chili peppers, Shrimp Pad Thai offers a symphony of tastes that will leave you craving more. Our comprehensive guide features two distinct recipes – a classic Shrimp Pad Thai recipe that stays true to traditional Thai culinary techniques and a simplified version that caters to those seeking a more accessible cooking experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, these recipes will guide you effortlessly in creating this iconic Thai dish at home. So, prepare to tantalize your taste buds and immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Shrimp Pad Thai!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP PAD THAI



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This take on the popular Thai noodle dish takes several liberties when it comes to ingredients-there's no egg or tamarind-but its jumble of shrimp, tofu, bean sprouts and peanuts delivers tons of taste and texture.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces flat Thai rice noodles
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup raw or turbinado sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons hot Asian chili sauce (sambal oelek or sriracha)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound large shrimp, butterflied with the shells on
4 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 12-ounce package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 radishes, cut into thin strips
4 scallions, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 cups bean sprouts
2 jalapeno peppers (red and green), seeded and thinly sliced into strips

Steps:

  • Soak the noodles in a bowl of warm water until soft enough to separate, about 10 minutes. Mix the fish sauce, sugar, chili sauce and lime juice in a separate bowl. When the noodles are soft, drain and return to the bowl. Put the bowls and other ingredients next to the stove (this dish cooks quickly).
  • Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the vegetable oil, then add the shrimp and stir-fry until pink, about 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl using a slotted spoon; leave the oil in the pan. Add the garlic and tofu to the pan; stir-fry until just golden. Add the noodles and 1/4 cup fish-sauce mixture; stir-fry until the noodles absorb the sauce, about 3 minutes. Add up to 1/4 cup water if the noodles seem dry, but don't let them become mushy.
  • Add the radishes, scallions and 1/4 cup peanuts; toss to combine. Stir in the remaining fish-sauce mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning (you can add more water, lime juice or fish sauce).
  • Return the shrimp to the pan and heat through, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a platter; top with bean sprouts, jalapenos and the remaining 1/4 cup peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

SHRIMP PAD THAI



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Shrimp Pad Thai is a colorful veggie-filled restaurant favorite that can be thrown together in just 30 minutes. No need to pay to go out when you can make this classic for a fraction of the price.

Provided by Melanie Dueck

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
4 teaspoon sriracha sauce
1 lime juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 pound shrimp peeled (deveined)
12 ounces Thai Rice Noodles
1 1/2 tablespoons oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup matchstick carrots
1 red bell pepper (sliced thin)
2 green onions (sliced thin)
3 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts (chopped)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 1237 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP PAD THAI



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You can make this yummy Thai classic in no time. Find fish sauce and chili garlic sauce in the Asian foods aisle of your grocery store. -Elise Ray, Shawnee, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
1/2 pound uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 cups coleslaw mix
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce or additional reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SHRIMP PAD THAI



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Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red crushed pepper flakes
1 teaspoon brown sugar
7 ounces rice noodles, soaked in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes then drained
1/2 cup bean sprouts
3 scallions, sliced
1 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 lime, zested and juiced

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!

THE BEST SHRIMP PAD THAI



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Just like your favorite Thai takeout-but better. In Thailand, you'll find street vendors whipping up this noodle dish to order from scratch. There are numerous variations of the ingredients used to achieve the perfect sweet, sour and umami noodle dish. We've chosen to use sriracha in our version for its warming heat and sweetness. It also adds a nice color. In quick-cooking stir-fry dishes, it's imperative to have all your ingredients prepped and ready-to-go before you start cooking.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 ounces flat rice stick noodles
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate or tamarind paste (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, plus more lime wedges for serving
1 to 3 tablespoons sriracha, depending on the desired heat level
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup cubed extra-firm tofu (1-by-1/2-inch cubes)
12 medium peeled and deveined shrimp (about 5 ounces)
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
3 thin scallions, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces (halved legthwise if large)
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
  • Stir together the fish sauce, brown sugar, tamarind concentrate, lime juice and sriracha in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Push the tofu to the side, allowing the excess oil to drip down into the middle of the skillet. Add the shrimp and shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Push to the side with the tofu, allowing the excess oil to drip down into the middle of the skillet. Add beaten egg to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally and chopping to break up, until cooked through, about 30 seconds. Push the egg to the side with the tofu and shrimp. Add the peppers to the skillet and cook just to soften slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the noodles, scallions, bean sprouts and sauce to the skillet. Incorporate the tofu, shrimp and egg into the ingredients and stir fry, coating the ingredients with the sauce and simmering to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the stir-fry to a serving dish and top with chopped peanuts and cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

SHRIMP PAD THAI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons tamarind paste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup palm sugar
1 teaspoon salt
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
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

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.

SHRIMP PAD THAI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Sauce 1:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons tamarind paste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup palm sugar
1 teaspoon salt

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



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

3 tablespoons tamarind pulp
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
1 pound shrimp (21-25) size, shelled and deveined
12 ounces dried flat rice noodles (1/4-inch wide; sometimes called pad Thai or banh pho)
3 tablespoons tamarind (from a pliable block)
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup packed Muscavado light brown sugar
2 tablespoons hot sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
1 1/2 cups peanut or vegetable oil
4 large shallots, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 (14 to 16-ounce) package firm tofu, rinsed, patted dry and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 bunch scallions, green and pale green parts, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups bean sprouts (1/4 pound)
Thai basil leaves
Cilantro leaves
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Lime wedges

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



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Rachael whips up a home-style version of a takeout menu favorite: Pad Thai. This stir-fry dish comprised of rice noodles, peanuts, bean sprouts, and egg will taste just like you ordered it in a restaurant.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
The juice of 2 limes
3 small Thai red bird chile peppers, finely chopped, or serrano pepper, finely chopped with seeds
1 package (8 ounces) wide Thai rice noodles
3 tablespoons high-temp cooking oil, such as safflower or peanut oil
3 shallots, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or thinly sliced
2 inches ginger, finely chopped or grated
12 to 16 ounces medium-large shrimp (about 20), peeled, deveined and tails off or equivalent of tofu or plant-based grilled chicken substitute
6 scallions, finely chopped or thinly sliced, whites and greens
2 eggs, lightly beaten with fork
A handful of Thai basil, torn or chopped
1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts, such as Planters, finely chopped
1 cup bean sprouts (mung)
A handful of cilantro tops
1/4 cup micro basil (optional)
1/4 cup edible flowers (optional)
4 wedges of lime
Chili garlic or sweet chili sauce, to pass at table

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.

Tips:

  • To make the shrimp flavorful, marinate them in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to cook the shrimp and noodles so that they have plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Cook the shrimp and noodles in batches if necessary to prevent them from overcrowding the pan.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your pad thai to add flavor, color, and texture. Some good options include carrots, bell peppers, onions, and broccoli.
  • Be sure to use a good quality tamarind paste for the sauce. This will give the sauce a rich and tangy flavor.
  • Serve the pad thai immediately after it is cooked, garnished with crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

Shrimp pad thai is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its vibrant flavors and textures, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give shrimp pad thai a try!

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