Pad Thai-Inspired Shrimp Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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A vibrant stir fry combining tender shrimp with a tangy tamarind sauce and fresh vegetables for a quick Thai-inspired meal. This Thai-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, rice noodles, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Thai cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, peeled and deveined raw shrimp
6 oz rice noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup crushed peanuts
2 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
4 lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 6 oz rice noodles in warm water for 15 minutes until pliable, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes until sugar dissolves.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 4: Add 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 5: Add 12 oz peeled shrimp and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
Step 6: Toss in soaked noodles and pour the tamarind sauce over. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated in sauce.
Step 7: Add 1 cup bean sprouts and 1/2 cup chopped scallions, tossing gently for 1 minute to combine and warm.
Step 8: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1/4 cup crushed peanuts on top and serve immediately with 4 lime wedges on the side for squeezing.