Shrimp Pad Thai with Jasmine Rice

Skip the takeout tonight and enjoy this deliciously simple, homemade Shrimp Pad Thai with Jasmine Rice right from your own kitchen.

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Shrimp Pad Thai with Jasmine Rice

Cooking time
PREP TIME 15 mins
Cooking time
COOK TIME 10 mins
Servings
SERVES 4
Ready in
TOTAL TIME 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Success® Jasmine Rice
  • 3 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tbsp canola oil, divided
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp dry roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 4 lime wedges

Instructions

  • Better than takeout, this tangy Shrimp Pad Thai with Jasmine Rice features the classic stir-fry flavors you love.

  • Step 1

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.

    Step 2

  • Combine brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce and chili garlic sauce in a small bowl. Set aside. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Quickly scramble egg. Remove from pan and reserve.

    Step 3

  • Add remaining oil to wok over high heat. Add shrimp and garlic and stir-fry for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are just cooked. Add reserved sauce and rice and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add green onions and reserved egg and toss to combine.

    Step 4

  • Divide pad Thai between 4 bowls. Top each with bean sprouts, cilantro and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

Pad Thai At Home

Takeout may be the easiest option at times, but nothing beats the satisfaction of enjoying a delicious, home-cooked meal that you’ve created yourself. Next time you have a craving for Asian cuisine, try this Shrimp Pad Thai with Jasmine Rice and be amazed at how little effort it takes to create a delicious, restaurant-style meal right in your own kitchen. Though traditionally made with rice noodles, we’ve opted for jasmine rice to make this dish aromatic, filling and quick-cooking.

This recipe has been adapted for simple and quick home-cooking, so the results will be equally tasty whether you use a wok or a large skillet, just make sure you’re ready for a bit of stir-frying! 

Steps to Success

To start this recipe, you’ll cook a bag of jasmine rice then set it to the side. Then, you’ll prepare a simple sauce by combining brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, chili sauce and soy sauce in a small bowl. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil and quickly scramble an egg over high heat, then set aside. Now comes that stir-frying we mentioned earlier. Heat oil in the wok or skillet and add the garlic and shrimp and stir-fry. Follow that by adding the rice, sauce, onion and cooked egg. Finish by giving everything a good toss to combine all of those tasty ingredients. We like this dish served in bowls and topped with bean sprouts, peanuts, cilantro and a lime wedge. We know you’ll love this recipe, and how easy it is to pull together!

Looking for a vegetarian stir-fry? Try this veggie-forward Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry, without the bacon. Looking for another dinner idea? Try our: Authentic Spanish Rice Recipe.