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Shrimp Pad Thai with Vegetable Noodles

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Jessica Gavin
Protein packed shrimp, tofu and spiralized noodles are tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce for a better for you twist!

Ingredients

Sauce
  • ¼ cup tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
Pad Thai Noodles
  • 5 cups squash, spiralized, (2 to 3 large squash)
  • 2 cups carrots, spiralized, (2 to 3 large carrots)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces shrimp, medium-sized, 16/20 size
  • 1 cup tofu, firm, ½-inch cubes
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
  • cilantro, for garnish
  • 1 lime, sliced into wedges

Special Equipment

Instructions

Sauce
  • In a medium-sized bowl whisk together paste, lemon juice, fish sauce, and honey. Set aside.
Pad Thai Noodles
  • Use a spiralizer, grater or thinly slice squash and carrots to create noodle strands. Set aside.
  • Heat a wok or large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil and allow to heat.
  • Add garlic and saute for 20 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp, cook about 2 to 3 minutes, flipping halfway through until shrimp is pink. Transfer to a clean plate.
  • Add tofu and stir-fry for 2 minutes, until warmed. Transfer to plate with shrimp.
  • Add egg and scramble until cooked, creating smaller pieces.
  • Add noodles and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add sauce, toss to combine and cook 1 minute.
  • Add back shrimp and tofu, and half of the bean sprouts. Toss to combine for 1 minute, turn off the heat.
  • Add pad thai to a large serving bowl and top with remaining sprouts on the side, top with chopped peanuts, green onions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 826mg | Potassium: 852mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 11350IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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