Craving a delicious Thai classic that won't destroy your diet? Get ready to revolutionize your dinner with this clean-eating Pad Thai that proves healthy food can be mind-blowingly tasty! Packed with protein, bursting with flavor, and ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is about to become your new weeknight superhero. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just someone who loves amazing food, this Pad Thai will have you saying goodbye to greasy takeout and hello to a nutritious, restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Thai
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cooked shrimp
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the rice noodles by soaking them in warm water for 10-15 minutes until they become soft but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar to create the sauce base. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large wok or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pour beaten eggs into the hot pan and quickly scramble them, breaking into small pieces. Push eggs to one side of the pan.
- Add cooked shrimp to the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Add the drained rice noodles to the pan and pour the prepared sauce over them. Gently toss everything together, ensuring noodles are evenly coated.
- Add bean sprouts and green onions, continuing to stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until noodles are tender and ingredients are well combined.
- Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro leaves.
- Serve immediately while hot, with additional lime wedges on the side if desired.
Tips
- • Soak your rice noodles just right: Too soft means mushy noodles, too hard means crunchy texture. Aim for that perfect al dente feel by testing them during the soaking process.• High heat is your friend: Use a wok or large skillet and keep the heat medium-high to get that authentic stir-fried flavor and prevent ingredients from getting soggy.• Prep all ingredients before cooking: Thai cooking moves fast, so have everything chopped, measured, and ready to go before you start heating the pan.• Don't overcrowd the pan: Stir-frying works best when ingredients have space to cook quickly and develop those delicious caramelized edges.• Fresh is best: Use fresh lime juice and cilantro for maximum flavor punch. Bottled juice and dried herbs just can't compare!• Customize to your taste: Feel free to swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or keep it vegetarian. This recipe is your culinary canvas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 250mg
