Ingredients
3 medium zucchinis, spiralized
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon coconut sugar or palm sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small shallot, finely diced
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons neutral oil (like avocado or peanut oil)
Fresh lime wedges and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, and coconut sugar until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
Step 2: Place the spiralized zucchini noodles in a colander and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Let them sit for 10 minutes, then gently pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
Step 4: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Sauté the garlic and shallot for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Push the garlic and shallot to the side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble until just set, then mix with the aromatics.
Step 6: Add the zucchini noodles and the prepared sauce to the pan. Toss quickly for 1-2 minutes until the noodles are slightly softened but not soggy.
Step 7: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and fold in the bean sprouts and red pepper flakes. Toss for another 30 seconds to heat through.
Step 8: Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with crushed peanuts, sliced green onions, cilantro, and fresh lime wedges.
Notes
To ensure your zucchini noodle pad thai with shrimp isn't watery, do not overcook the zoodles. They only need about 2 minutes in the pan.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg