Pad Thai with Fresh Shrimp
Thailand's world-famous stir-fried noodles. This version uses less oil and gets protein from shrimp and eggs - perfect for lunch.
🔥500 Calories
💪25g Protein
⏱️35 min
👨🍳Medium
Ingredients
- 1150 g Rice stick noodles, soaked
- 2100 g Fresh shrimp, peeled
- 31 egg Egg
- 450 g Yellow tofu, cubed
- 51 cup Bean sprouts
- 61/2 cup Chinese chives
- 71 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 82 tbsp Palm sugar
- 92 tbsp Fish sauce
- 102 tbsp Tamarind paste
- 112 tbsp Roasted peanuts, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Mix palm sugar, fish sauce, and tamarind to make pad thai sauce
- 2
Heat wok with oil, fry tofu until golden, set aside
- 3
Stir-fry shrimp until cooked, set aside
- 4
Scramble egg in wok until cooked
- 5
Add noodles and sauce, stir until noodles are soft
- 6
Add shrimp, tofu, bean sprouts, and chives, toss together
- 7
Plate and garnish with peanuts, serve with lime and chili flakes
💡Tips
- •Use minimal oil and very high heat
- •Add more shrimp or tofu for extra protein
- •Reduce sugar by half for a cleaner version
- •Add extra bean sprouts for more fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Pad Thai?
This homemade shrimp Pad Thai has about 500 calories with 25g protein. Restaurant versions can have 600-800 calories due to more oil and sugar.
Is Pad Thai good for weight loss?
Yes, if homemade - use less oil, halve the sugar, add more shrimp or tofu, and include plenty of bean sprouts.