Spicy Pad Thai Recipe Archives - RecipeWikki https://recipewikki.com/tag/spicy-pad-thai-recipe/ Wikipedia of Awesome Taste Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:53:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://recipewikki.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/icons8-kawaii-rice-64.png Spicy Pad Thai Recipe Archives - RecipeWikki https://recipewikki.com/tag/spicy-pad-thai-recipe/ 32 32 Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai https://recipewikki.com/spicy-shrimp-pad-thai/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:53:47 +0000 https://recipewikki.com/?p=4457 A classic Thai street food dish, this Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai is packed with bold flavors, featuring tender shrimp, rice noodles, crunchy peanuts, and a tangy, slightly spicy sauce. It’s a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy, making it an irresistible meal! Origin of Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai Pad Thai is a famous […]

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Origin of Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai

Pad Thai is a famous Thai stir-fried noodle dish, popular worldwide for its bold flavors and quick preparation. Traditionally made with rice noodles, eggs, tofu, or shrimp, and a flavorful tamarind-based sauce, this dish is a staple of Thai street food culture.

What We Love About This Recipe

  • Authentic Thai flavors in a quick 30-minute meal.
  • Customizable spice level—adjust chili flakes to taste.
  • Perfect balance of flavors—sweet, tangy, salty, and spicy.
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Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai

Recipe by RecipeWikki
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

620

kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp tamarind paste (or lime juice for substitute)

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option)

  • 1 ½ tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp Sriracha or chili paste (adjust to taste)

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)

  • 8 oz (225g) rice noodles

  • 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small onion, sliced

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 cup bean sprouts

  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges (for garnish)

Directions

  • Prepare the Noodles: Soak rice noodles in warm water for 10-15 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.
  • Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, Sriracha, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  • Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pan, add remaining oil, garlic, onion, and bell pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Scramble the Eggs: Push veggies to one side and pour in beaten eggs. Scramble lightly, then mix with veggies.
  • Combine Everything: Add softened noodles, cooked shrimp, and sauce to the pan. Toss everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is absorbed.
  • Finish & Serve: Stir in bean sprouts, peanuts, green onions, and lime juice. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Use tofu or chicken instead of shrimp for variety.
  • Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing Sriracha and chili flakes.

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