Easy Shrimp Pad Thai
This dish has a nutty sauce that is bold and flavorful, with just a kick of spice. You can completely customize the veg in it too, from snow peas to broccoli, and even some red bell peppers it all works.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: serves 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
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Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp hot water
- 1 tsp sriracha hot sauce (or more to kick up the heat)
- 1 green onion sliced at an angle
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 4 lime wedges
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook linguine noodles. Place the broccoli and peas in a large bowl and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce by adding peanut butter, soy sauce, hot water, and sriracha hot sauce in a bowl and whisk till smooth. Set aside for later.
- Place a colander over the bowl of broccoli and peas, then drain your pasta noodles into the colander, allowing the hot water to quickly cook the vegetables. Let sit in hot water until you’re ready to add to the wok.
- In a large wok (or large skillet) heat up sesame oil on medium high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, then add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and curl in. Add the sauce to the wok and stir quickly. Toss in the noodles then vegetables, making sure to coat everything with the peanut sauce.
- Serve warm and topped with fresh chopped cilantro, green onions, chopped peanuts, and a lime wedge.
- Enjoy!
Keywords: shrimp, pad thai, broccoli, peas, peanuts
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