Quick & Easy Shrimp Pad Thai

Name: Quick & Easy Shrimp Pad Thai
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 1/2 lb pad Thai rice noodles; 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter; 2 tablespoons sambal oelek chili paste; 1 lime, zest of, plus 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 cup fish sauce, plus additional, to taste; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive oil); 1 lb shrimp (16-20 count, peeled and deveined); 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 1/4 cups bean sprouts; 3/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro, plus additional for serving; roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped for garnish; lime slice, for serving

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

With 10 minutes of active preparation and 20 minutes for soaking the noodles, this easy Pad Thai comes together in no time flat. Not a fan of shrimp? Toss some cooked chicken in with the 5-ingredient sauce to make a delicious alternative.

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:58:03 GMT