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Easy Shrimp Pad Thai

Name: Easy Shrimp Pad Thai
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 150 g Flat rice noodles; 200 g Raw peeled prawns; 2 whole Eggs; 2 tbsp Tamarind paste; 2 tbsp Fish sauce; 1.5 tbsp Brown sugar; 100 g Beansprouts; 3 whole Spring onions, cut into lengths; 30 g Roasted peanuts, chopped; 1 whole Lime wedges

Craving takeaway noodles without the wait? This easy shrimp Pad Thai recipe brings the vibrant streets of Bangkok straight to your kitchen in just 25 minutes. Juicy prawns sizzle alongside silky scrambled eggs and chewy rice noodles, all coated in a classic sweet-and-sour tamarind sauce. Finished with a satisfying crunch of fresh beansprouts, toasted peanuts, and a lively squeeze of lime, it is pure, unpretentious comfort food in a single pan. Grab your wok or biggest frying pan and let's get tossing—dinner is sorted!

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Plated shrimp Pad Thai with flat rice noodles, pink prawns, scrambled egg, beansprouts, chopped peanuts, and fresh lime wedges.

25 min · Under 40 min
Confident
Medium spice
Serves 2
Hob

PescatarianGluten freeDairy freeCarb loverHotCrunchyFamily favoriteOne pot

Contains: Shellfish, Eggs, Peanuts, Fish. Always check ingredient labels.

Why you'll love it

On the table in 25 minutes using just one pan.
A delicious balance of sweet, tangy, and savoury flavours.
Loaded with juicy prawns and a wonderfully crunchy peanut finish.

Fits your table

Eating solo

Cook the full recipe and enjoy the second portion warm the next day for a speedy lunch.

For two

Serves two generously, making it an effortless choice for date night at home.

With kids

The naturally sweet, savoury noodles and mild flavours make this a hit with younger eaters.

Swaps

For a nut-free version, swap the roasted peanuts for toasted sunflower seeds.

Ingredients

2 servings

Flat rice noodles150 g
Raw peeled prawns200 g
Eggs2 whole
Tamarind paste2 tbsp
Fish sauce2 tbsp
Brown sugar1.5 tbsp
Beansprouts100 g
Spring onions, cut into lengths3 whole
Roasted peanuts, chopped30 g
Lime wedges1 whole

Steps

Storage & leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended as rice noodles lose their texture. Reheat gently in a hot pan or microwave with a splash of water.

Nutrition

This dinner leans carb lover. We don't publish calorie numbers until they're calculated from real data.

Questions

Is this shrimp Pad Thai gluten-free?

Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, provided your fish sauce is certified gluten-free.

Can I freeze leftover Pad Thai?

Freezing is not recommended, as cooked rice noodles and beansprouts will turn soggy when thawed.

What allergens are in this dish?

This recipe contains shellfish, eggs, fish (from the fish sauce), and peanuts.

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Last updated 2026-11-08