Spicy Shrimp & Imitation Crab Pad Thai

Ingredients

• 150 g rice noodles
• 150 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 100 g imitation crab sticks, shredded
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp Thai red chili flakes
• 100 g bean sprouts
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp crushed peanuts
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 pieces lime wedges(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 5 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a small bowl whisk together tamarind paste, fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes to make the sauce.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat; add the shrimp and stir‑fry 2‑3 minutes until pink, then add the shredded imitation crab and cook 1 minute more.

4. 4

   Push the seafood to the side, add the drained noodles and pour the sauce over them; toss everything together for 2‑3 minutes until the noodles are coated and heated through.

5. 5

   Stir in bean sprouts and sliced green onions; cook another minute just to soften the sprouts.

6. 6

   Serve the Pad Thai on plates, garnish with crushed peanuts and optional lime wedges.