Simple Shrimp Pad Thai

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
• Fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 medium lime, cut into wedges
• Sriracha Asian hot chili sauce or hot pepper sauce, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Cook noodles according to package directions.

Meanwhile, stir-fry shrimp and garlic in oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok until shrimp turn pink; remove and keep warm. Add eggs to skillet; cook and stir until set.

Add the marinara, soy sauce and brown sugar; heat through. Return shrimp to the pan. Drain noodles; toss with shrimp mixture.

Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro. Serve with lime and Sriracha if desired.
Yield: 4 servings.