Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Tamarind and Shrimp

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A vibrant stir-fry featuring rice noodles coated in a tangy tamarind sauce, paired with plump shrimp and fresh bean sprouts. This Thai-inspired curry recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Rice noodles, Shrimp, Tamarind paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Serves 2 Thai cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak rice noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until pliable, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp palm sugar, and 1 tbsp lime juice until sugar dissolves.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 cup sliced shallot, stir-frying for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add drained rice noodles and tamarind sauce mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Step 5: Push noodles to one side, add 2 beaten eggs to the empty space, and scramble until set. Mix into noodles.
  6. Step 6: Add 6 oz shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Stir in 2 cups bean sprouts and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp chopped chives and 2 tbsp crushed peanuts, and serve immediately.

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