20-Minute Dinner| EASY Pad Thai Noodles| Stir Fry Recipe

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is plant-based and often more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce is easier to find and lower in sodium.

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds acidity with lower cost.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and budget-friendly.

Season the shrimp with black pepper, garlic salt with parsley, and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki marinade, soy sauce, honey, hot sesame oil, lime juice, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Cook the Pad Thai rice noodles according to the package directions. Drain, rinse with cool water, and set aside.

In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.

In the same pan, add a little more olive oil if needed. Sauté the garlic, ginger, onions, and bell peppers for about 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.

Add the cooked noodles to the pan along with the sauce. Toss well to coat. Stir everything together for 2–3 minutes until heated through and well combined.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the stir fry before serving. Garnish with parsley flakes and crushed red pepper, if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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