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Colorful Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe

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Bright fresh veggie flavors, a splash of tart lime juice, the crunch of peanuts and a hint of heat make this healthy and beautiful shrimp stir-fry a real standout! —Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

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Colorful Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce or additional reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons Thai chili sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
STIR-FRY:
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
2 cups fresh snow peas
2 medium carrots, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups bean sprouts
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, chili sauce, oil and pepper flakes until blended; set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in 2 teaspoons oil until shrimp turn pink; remove and keep warm. Stir-fry snow peas and carrots in remaining oil for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add eggs; cook and stir until set.
Drain noodles; add to shrimp mixture. Stir vinegar mixture and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Add shrimp, bean sprouts and green onions; heat through. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 352 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 208 mg cholesterol, 955 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 28 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Colorful Shrimp Pad Thai in Healthy Cooking February/March 2012, p41

Cashews

A popular snack nut that is rich in flavor, often eaten raw, roasted and lightly salted or sugared. Cashew nuts are common to Thai, Indian and Chinese cuisines and in vegetarian dishes.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on May. 16, 2012 by honey928

loved loved loved this recipe.. I made it for my family and they all loved it so I made it again for mothers day and everyone at the table licked their lips nothing but wonderful compliments re this Pasta! I am too going to try it with chicken/ I made salmon on the side with brown sugar glaze it was devine!

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2012 by Judy Masino

whole family loved it! Went easy on the chili sauce but had it on the table for anyone who wanted it spicer

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2012 by Di.Visser

My husband & I really enjoyed this for dinner tonight! Will definately make it again. I wouldn't change the spices, it was just the right amount. I'm thinking of thickening the sauce with a little cornstarch next time. I would serve this on rice as well and I really like Jasmine rice. Next time I will make it with chicken for a little change. This is healthy too!

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2012 by SherriLea

Enjoyed this dish very much!