Shrimp Pad Thai
This Shrimp Pad Thai contains 29g protein and 490 calories per serving — enough protein to count toward your daily total without requiring a massive portion size. Three servings cook quickly on the stovetop, perfect for dinners where you're combining multiple protein sources throughout the day. Fills the gap when you need a flavorful, higher-calorie meal that still supports your macro targets.
Ingredients
- •Rice Noodles, Dry(113g)
- •Olive oil(10g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Shrimp(227g)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Bean Sprouts(120g)
- •Carrots(120g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Peanuts(60g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •Lime wedges (for serving)
- •Fish sauce(30g)
- •Vinegar, Rice, Seasoned(23g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •2 tablespoons water
- •Honey(15g)
- •Chili Paste, Sambal Oelek(15g)
Instructions
- 1Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. They should be soft but not mushy. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- 2In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: fish sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, water, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce. If you prefer a sweeter pad thai, add additional honey (or even a little brown sugar). For spicier, add additional chili paste.
- 3Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and saute just until the shrimp begins to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and noodles. Stir continuously to coat the noodles and shrimp with the garlic, then push the ingredients in the skillet over to one side of the pan.
- 4Crack the eggs into the empty side of the skillet. Break apart the yolk with the spatula and let cook for 30 seconds, until just beginning to set. Stir the egg in with the noodles. Stir in the sauce.
- 5Add the bean sprouts, carrots, and chopped green onions and let cook until the bean sprouts are crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Sprinkle on the peanuts and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Nutrition — Per Serving
490
calories
29g
protein
15g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 65g
- Saturated fat
- 2.0g
- Sodium
- 1243 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.8g
3 servings per batch · ~309g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Shrimp Pad Thai have per serving?
Each serving provides 29g of protein and 490 calories, with 15g fat and 65g carbs. This is a carb-forward recipe that still maintains solid protein content.
How long does Shrimp Pad Thai take to prep?
Shrimp Pad Thai is quick prep and yields 3 servings per batch, making it fast to prepare on the stovetop despite serving fewer portions. Each serving is calorie-dense, so batch size reflects the higher calorie load.
Is Shrimp Pad Thai good for muscle gain?
At 29g protein and 65g carbs per serving, Shrimp Pad Thai is ideal for muscle gain phases where refueling with post-workout carbohydrates is the priority. The 490-calorie count supports a caloric surplus needed for hypertrophy.
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