Shrimp Pad Thai

8 oz uncooked flat rice noodles (Pad Thai noodles
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sacue
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup green onion pieces (optional)
8 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped unsalted dry-roased peanuts
3 tablespoons thinly sliced basil

1. Cook noodles according to the package directions and drain

2. While water comes to a boil, combine sugar and the next 4 ingredients (through Sriracha) in a small bowl

3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-hig heat. Add oil to pain; swirl to coat. Add onion, shrimp, and garlic; stir fry 2 minutes or until shrimp is almost done. Add cooked noodles; toss to combine. Stir in sauce; cook 1 min, stirring constantly to combine. Arrange about 1 cup noodle mixture on 4 plates; top each serving with 1/4 cup bean sprouts, 1 tablespoon peanuts, and 2 teaspoons basil.

4. Enjoy!

Serving Size: Makes 4 1 cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user POUTZ143.