Tasty Tuesdays...Shrimp Pad Thai

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Welcome to Tasty Tuesdays!

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Can you believe this is the 12th installment of Tasty Tuesdays here @ 33 Shades of Green?  Wow - time is flying.  Thanks so much to all of you who take the time to link up.  It's really fun to see what you all are cooking.

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This weekend I made Shrimp Pad Thai.  Yum - it was delicious!  I've had pad Thai several times out at restaurants but have never made it at home.  I was really surprised at how simple it is to make.  Much simpler than I expected!

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The recipe I used is from the March 2011 issue of Cooking Light Magazine.  For the original recipe and a printable version click here.

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Ingredients:

- 8 ounces uncooked flat rice noodles (pad Thai noodles)
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

- 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce

- 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce

- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce

- 3 tablespoons canola oil

- 1 cup (2-inch) green onion pieces

- 8 ounces peeled and deveined large shrimp

- 5 garlic cloves, minced

- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts

- 1/4 cup chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

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1.  Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.

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2.  While water comes to a boil, combine sugar and next 4 ingredients (through Sriracha) in a small bowl.

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3.  Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion pieces, shrimp, and garlic; stir-fry 2 minutes or until shrimp is almost done.

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4.  Add cooked noodles; toss to combine. Stir in sauce; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly to combine. Arrange about 1 cup noodle mixture on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1/4 cup bean sprouts, 1 tablespoon peanuts, and 2 teaspoons basil.

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I really enjoyed this dish.  next time I make it I think I'll add a sliced red pepper and maybe more green onions.  This would also be delicious with chicken.

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What did you make this week?

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