Shrimp Pad Thai Quick Easy One Pan Wellplated Com

This recipe will forever transport me back to my multiweek journey through Thailand and Vietnam with Ben. It was the trip of a lifetime (which you can read more about here). Thailand had always been a country on my bucket list. It’s a place of gorgeous scenery, warm hospitality, and, of course, epic food (this Vegetarian Pad Thai is another dish inspired by my travels). Pad Thai is a recipe that saved us many times on our travels (being a tourist really works up an appetite), and this healthy shrimp pad Thai recipe has saved dinnertime on more than one occasion stateside. I personally think this is the BEST shrimp pad Thai recipe because:

It’s a better-than-takeout recipe that’s also better for you. Gluten-free, reduced sodium, and LOADED with succulent shrimp and veggies, this is shrimp pad Thai on the lighter side.It’s easy to prep, requiring only a single pan and a sharp knife for chopping.It’s quick to cook. Homemade pad Thai on your table in 15 minutes? Yes, please!

Serve it as is, with a side of Air Fryer Tofu or Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce as an appetizer.

How to Make Healthy Shrimp Pad Thai

This healthy shrimp pad Thai recipe can be on your table faster than delivery and be much kinder to your body too. Full of outstanding flavor and with leftovers that reheat like a dream, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite. (Massaman Curry and Panang Curry are other family favorites in the making.)

The Ingredients

Shrimp. Peeled and deveined medium or large shrimp make prepping this recipe a breeze. Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp. (This Garlic Shrimp Pasta is another frozen shrimp favorite!)

Rice Noodles. The traditional choice for pad Thai recipes (and this Pork Stir Fry). Added bonus: they’re gluten free!

Eggs. Pad Thai isn’t the same without a little scrambled egg stirred into the noodles. Bean Sprouts + Carrots. Add awesome crunchy flavor and extra nutrition to the dish.

Green Onions + Garlic. Contribute another layer of flavor and depth to this Thai-inspired recipe.Peanuts. Pad Thai’s perfect partner for crunch, added saltiness, and delightfully subtle peanut flavor. (They’re also a tasty way to garnish this Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken.)Cilantro + Lime. Give the dish color, freshness, and some acidity to balance the salty fish sauce and soy sauce.Rice Vinegar. A mild, lightly sweet vinegar, this is an affordable Asian ingredient that’s a game-changer when it comes to recreating that takeout flavor. Fish Sauce. Essential for an authentic pad Thai sauce. It does NOT taste like fish and is widely available.Soy Sauce. I always opt for a low-sodium soy sauce in all of my Well Plated Asian recipes.

Ground Chili Sauce. Also called sambal oelek. For just the right amount of heat. Adjust to suit your preferences. (I love adding extra garlic chili sauce to an Egg Roll in a Bowl.)

Honey. For a touch of sweetness that balances and marries all the flavors together. Traditional pad Thai calls for palm sugar, but honey works nicely as an everyday swap.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.To Reheat. Reheat gently in the microwave with a few tablespoons of water or chicken broth to keep the noodles from drying out.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Nonstick Skillet. A great alternative to a wok that will still get the job done.Wok. If you love preparing Asian-style recipes at home (like my Vegetable Lo Mein), a wok is a fantastic investment.Chef’s Knife. This knife was an investment, but it’s the best knife I’ve ever owned. This is a great affordable chef’s knife option.

No need to book a plane ticket. Shrimp pad thai with zucchini noodles would be another tasty low-carb twist. Note that canned bean sprouts have a more fermented taste, so if this bothers you, I would recommend omitting them.

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