Mushroom, Shrimp and Egg Pad Thai Noodles 

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Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins

This classic made-over Thai dish is a treat every time!
Per serving: 350 calories, 15 g fat and 885 mg sodium
Saves: 95 calories, 8 g fat and 532 mg sodium

Ingredients:

Traditional Pad Thai can be oily and tends to be high in calories, fat and sodium. This recipe makeover lowers the calories and fat by decreasing the eggs, oil and peanuts. Less fish oil lowers the sodium. Adding in mushrooms adds flavor, texture and interest, making this Pad Thai a treat!

To learn more about recipe makeovers see CalorieKing's library article "Smart Substitutes: Your Guide to Low-Calorie Cooking Alternatives".

Recipe Makeover
7 oz dried pad thai noodles 1 1/2 Tbsp peanut oil, divided 2 eggs, lightly whisked 10 1/2 oz button mushrooms, halved 2 cloves garlic, crushed 14 oz small green shrimp (raw), deveined 1/4 cup lime juice 2 Tbsp fish sauce 1 Tbsp brown sugar 2 oz snow pea sprouts 1 1/3 oz roasted peanuts, chopped

Traditional Recipe
8 oz dried pad thai noodles 1/4 cup peanut oil 2 large eggs 1/4 cup chopped sweetened radish 2 cup mung sprouts 2 cup chopped spring onions 2 Tbsp sugar 2 cloves garlic 1 lb shrimp 1/4 cup finely chopped unsalted peanuts 4 lime wedges 1/4 cup fish sauce 1 dash chili powder

Directions:

Place noodles into a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a wok. Add eggs and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until scrambled. Remove and set aside.

Heat remaining oil in wok. Add mushrooms, garlic and shrimp and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar and noodles and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add scrambled eggs, snow pea sprouts and peanuts and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately.

Author:

Fresh Finesse
Fresh Finesse