
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 directions over medium-high heat until soft but not mushy (typically 4–5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cool water until completely cooled.
- 2In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and chili paste until combined. Taste and adjust sweetness or heat as needed.
- 3Heat the olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn pink and opaque on the outside.
- 4Add the fresh garlic and cooked noodles to the shrimp. Stir continuously for 1–2 minutes until the noodles are coated and heated through, then push all ingredients to one side of the pan.
- 5Crack the eggs into the empty side of the skillet over medium-high heat. Break apart the yolks with a spatula and cook 30 seconds until just beginning to set, then stir the egg in with the noodles.
- 6Pour the sauce over the noodle mixture and stir for 1–2 minutes until the shrimp reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the noodles are evenly coated.
- 7Add the carrots, bean sprouts, and green onions. Cook over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring gently, until the bean sprouts are crisp-tender.
- 8Divide the pad thai evenly into 3 airtight containers while hot. Top each portion with peanuts and cilantro before serving or storing. Refrigerate up to 3 days.
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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