Shrimp Pad Thai
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- Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
4 oz rice-stick noodles1/8 cup tomato-based chile sauce1/8 cup fresh lime juice1.5 Tbsp soy sauce1 Tbsp light brown sugar1 Tbsp vegetable oil2 garlic cloves minced0.5 lb pelled deveined med shrimp1.5 cup bean sprouts4 scallions trimmed halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 2-in pieces1 large egg, lightly beaten (or 2Tbsp egg product)garnish with 1/6 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts, 1/8 cup fresh cilantro and lime wedge
Bring large pot of water to boil; remove from heat. Stir in the noodles; let soak until softened but still undercooked, 3 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water until cool
In a small bowl, whisk together chile sauce, lime juice, soy sauce3, brownsugar, and anchovy paste (or fish sauce). In a large nonstick skillet, heat half the oil over med-high heat. Add garlic, cook until fragrant, about 30 sec. Add shrimp; cook, tossing often, until just opaque throughout, about 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
Return the skillet to med-high heat. Add the remaining oil along with the noodles and chile sauce mixture; cook, tossing, until combined, about 1 minute. Add the bean sprouts, scallions, and shrimp. Pour in the egg; toss until the noodles are coated and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Serve topped with garnishes if desired.
Serving Size: makes 2-3 servings
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user L19CHRISTYM.
In a small bowl, whisk together chile sauce, lime juice, soy sauce3, brownsugar, and anchovy paste (or fish sauce). In a large nonstick skillet, heat half the oil over med-high heat. Add garlic, cook until fragrant, about 30 sec. Add shrimp; cook, tossing often, until just opaque throughout, about 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
Return the skillet to med-high heat. Add the remaining oil along with the noodles and chile sauce mixture; cook, tossing, until combined, about 1 minute. Add the bean sprouts, scallions, and shrimp. Pour in the egg; toss until the noodles are coated and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Serve topped with garnishes if desired.
Serving Size: makes 2-3 servings
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user L19CHRISTYM.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 489.5
- Total Fat: 15.3 g
- Cholesterol: 264.8 mg
- Sodium: 1,603.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 56.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 35.7 g
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