shrimp pad thai

Dinner
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink; remove. Add onion and garlic to the pan. Make a well in center of the onion mixture; add egg. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until egg is completely set.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
  • 1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 cups coleslaw mix
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or additional reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts
  • Optional: fresh cilantro leaves and chopped salted peanuts

Directions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink; remove. Add onion and garlic to the pan. Make a well in center of the onion mixture; add egg. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until egg is completely set.
  3. Add the coleslaw mix, green onions, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce and peanuts; heat through. Return shrimp to the pan and heat through. Drain noodles; toss with shrimp mixture. Garnish with cilantro and additional chopped salted peanuts.