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The Best Shrimp Pad Thai

This Shrimp Pad Thai recipe is a simple one-dish dinner with amazing fresh flavors that include green onion, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic.
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I've been making lots of Pad Thai over the last month (ever since my daughter asked for it for her 13th birthday dinner) and, after lots of experimentation, I'm excited to share my favorite way to make it - Shrimp Pad Thai. It may sound like a challenging dish to whip up on a busy night, but I promise, it's really very simple (more on that below), and I love how the addition of the spinach instead of bean sprouts—which can be hard to find fresh "enough" around here—makes it a one-dish dinner!

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My husband and I actually took a cooking class in Thailand years ago (pictures below) and quickly learned that many Thai recipes use varying combinations of a few simple, fresh ingredients. I am telling you, fresh is where it's at! Whether it's hot peppers, garlic, ginger, fresh herbs, or lime, you'd be hard-pressed not to find at least one of these in a Thai recipe.

The other essential ingredient you simply can't skip when it's called for—at least if you want that authentic flavor—is the fish sauce. I understand being leery of a bottle of fishy smelling and tasting "sauce", but I promise, as long as you don't overdo it (this Shrimp Pad Thai recipe uses the perfect amount), it will do wonders for giving your Asian cooking that authentic flavor!

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The Best Shrimp Pad Thai

This Shrimp Pad Thai recipe is a simple one-dish dinner with amazing fresh flavors that include green onion, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic.
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Method: Freezer Friendly
Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free
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Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces brown rice noodles (Pad Thai style)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 serrano pepper (seeded and minced)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, and patted dry (which can take a little time if they were previously frozen))
  • 5 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • ¾ cup roasted peanuts (chopped)
  • 4 green onions (sliced)
  • 1 big handful spinach (sliced)
  • cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Soak the noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until pliable and easy to separate. Drain and set aside. 
  • Mix together the lime, fish sauce, honey, water, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Melt the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until pink all the way through, 4 or 5 minutes. 
  • Add the garlic and cook while stirring for another 30 seconds being careful not to let it burn. 
  • Mix in the eggs and cook until no longer runny, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the noodles and sauce until well combined and heated all the way through.
  • Season with salt and pepper then garnish with the peanuts, green onions, spinach, cilantro, and serve. The garnishes go a long way in this dish, so don't be shy!

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
*Gluten-free if gluten-free brown rice noodles are used.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
The Best Shrimp Pad Thai
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 368mg123%
Sodium 1751mg76%
Potassium 408mg12%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin A 275IU6%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 223mg22%
Iron 3.7mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Cheryl says

    September 17, 2020 at 10:43 am

    What could I sub for fish sauce? I have a vegetarian who wouldn’t eat that.

    Reply
    • Lisa Leake says

      September 18, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      That's a hard one because it adds a very authentic flavor! You can just leave it out, but of course the outcome won't be exactly the same.

      Reply
    • Nurse D says

      March 24, 2023 at 9:26 am

      coconut aminos , it will also decrease the sodium which is the full daily amount!

      Reply
  2. Susan says

    July 10, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    If I can't use coconut oil because of high cholesterol, what else could I use?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      July 16, 2018 at 9:42 am

      Hi Susan. Our typical sub with coconut oil is butter.

      Reply
  3. Sue says

    February 08, 2018 at 12:45 pm

    This was so good. The smell of the fish sauce during preparation had us seriously skeptical. But, voila! once cooked with the rest of the ingredients - delicious! I used some leftover chicken to make chicken Pad Thai for lunch today.

    Reply
  4. Ashley Allen says

    February 07, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    Where did you find brown rice Thai noodles?

    Reply
    • Jason Leake with 100 Days of Real Food says

      February 08, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      I bought them at our local Earth Fare grocery store, but you can also get them on Amazon. I updated the recipe to include a link. - Jason

      Reply
  5. Kate says

    February 07, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    Looking forward to making this! From your pictures it looks like we went to the exact same cooking class! We’re you in Chiang Mai?! We went back in 2010!!

    Reply
    • Jason Leake with 100 Days of Real Food says

      February 08, 2018 at 4:24 pm

      No way! Small world. Yes, we were in Chiang Mai (2011) and loved the class and touring the markets. Our guide was a riot. I underestimated the heat in bird's eye peppers and made a searing hot dish, but ate it anyway. It was a great experience. - Jason

      Reply
  6. Tiffany says

    February 07, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    Do you think you could swap out the shrimp for chicken? Would you change anything else about the recipe?

    Reply
    • Jennie Jarvis says

      February 07, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      I second this question: I have a shrimp allergy but I love Pad Thai!

      Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    February 07, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    How spicy is this? My kids love Thai food but hate spice! Im wondering if I should leave the Serrano pepper out or if we'd miss the flavor. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jason Leake with 100 Days of Real Food says

      February 08, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      It's not very spicy in my opinion, but I do like spicy food. You could always cook the diced Serrano in a separate pan and let family members add as they please. I normally do this with extra peppers so I can turn up the heat on my plate :) - Jason

      Reply
  8. Amy says

    February 07, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    What brand of fish sauce do you use?

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      February 07, 2018 at 4:34 pm

      Red Boat Fish Sauce is only 3 ingredients: anchovies, water, and salt. Lisa has a link to it in her recipe.

      Reply
  9. Lindsay Untherbergus says

    February 06, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    Looks really good! Would love some adult lunch ideas to bring to work :)

    Reply

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