Weeknight Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe

Name: Weeknight Shrimp Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces stir-fry rice noodles; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce, if desired; 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed, rinsed*; 6 (1 cup) green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup fresh bean sprouts; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup salted peanuts, chopped; Lime wedges, if desired

Servings: persons

6 ounces stir-fry rice noodles
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce, if desired
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed, rinsed*
6 (1 cup) green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup salted peanuts, chopped
Lime wedges, if desired

1
Prepare rice noodles in boiling water as directed on package.
2
Combine soy sauce, fish sauce, if desired, chili garlic sauce and sugar in bowl.
3
Set aside.
4
Melt butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat just until sizzling.
5
Add garlic; saute 1-2 minutes.
6
Stir in soy sauce mixture.
7
Place shrimp into skillet.
8
Cook, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes.
9
Add green onions; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 4-6 minutes or until shrimp is pink.
10
Add cooked rice noodles, bean sprouts and cilantro to skillet.
11
Toss, using kitchen tongs, until coated with sauce.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Sprinkle with salted peanuts.
14
Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

463

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces stir-fry rice noodles, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, if desired, 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce, and more.

Yes, Weeknight Shrimp Pad Thai falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Weeknight Shrimp Pad Thai

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Variations & substitutions

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