Shrimp Pad Thai

By japaulson

Total: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Nutritional Information
Calories:462
Fat:16.1g (sat 1.6g,mono 9.1g,poly 4.8g)
Protein:15.8g
Carbohydrate:64.3g
Fiber:2.6g
Cholesterol:86mg
Iron:3.7mg
Sodium:779mg
Calcium:90mg

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.

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

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