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Overhead bowl of shirataki noodle pad thai with pink shrimp, egg ribbons, crushed peanuts and a lime wedge on a wooden table.

Stir-Fried Shirataki Noodle Pad Thai with Shrimp

Shirataki noodles stand in for rice noodles in this stir-fried pad thai with shrimp, egg, and a tamarind-lime sauce, at about 360 calories a bowl.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 297

Ingredients
  

For the Pad Thai
  • 2 shirataki noodles (200 g) packs; drained and rinsed
  • 200 g shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot small; julienned
  • 1 cup bean sprouts / 90 g
  • 3 green onions sliced, divided
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp crushed peanuts for topping
  • 1 lime cut into wedges, for serving
  • cilantro small handful; for topping
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 tsp sriracha optional

Method
 

Prep the Noodles and Sauce
  1. Drain the shirataki noodles and rinse well under cold water for about 1 minute to wash off the packing liquid smell. Snip any very long strands with kitchen scissors.
  2. Heat the empty 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add the noodles with no oil and dry-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until they squeak slightly and look drier. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Whisk the fish sauce, lime juice, coconut sugar, tamarind paste, and sriracha in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves. Set the sauce aside.
Stir-Fry the Pad Thai
  1. Add the avocado oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and 145 F / 63 C at the thickest point. Remove to the plate with the noodles.
  2. Add the garlic and carrot to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Push the vegetables to one side, crack the eggs into the empty space, and scramble for 1 to 2 minutes until just set.
  4. Return the dry-fried noodles and shrimp to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and toss for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are coated and heated through.
  5. Add the bean sprouts and half the green onions. Toss for 1 minute until the sprouts are just wilted but still crisp.
  6. Remove from heat and divide between two bowls. Top with crushed peanuts, remaining green onions, cilantro, and a lime wedge.

Notes

  • Dry-fry shirataki noodles before saucing, it fixes the rubbery texture.
  • Fish sauce brands vary in saltiness, taste the sauce before tossing it in.
  • Shrimp goes from opaque to rubbery fast, pull it at 145 F / 63 C.
  • Sauce ingredients can be mixed a day ahead and kept in the fridge.