Gluten Free Shrimp Pad Thai
Pad Thai is one of those dishes that feels like it should be complicated, but this version comes together in a single wok with straightforward ingredients and a sauce that genuinely delivers. The key swap that makes it work is tamari in place of regular soy sauce — it brings that same deep, savory backbone without any wheat, so the whole dish stays naturally free of gluten without any awkward substitutions. Flat rice noodles soak up the tangy tamarind-and-fish-sauce mixture beautifully, and the combination of plump seared shrimp, scrambled egg, and crisp bean sprouts gives you real restaurant-style texture in every bite. The sauce comes together in one small bowl before anything hits the heat, which means the actual stir-fry moves fast — high heat, quick tossing, and dinner is on the table before anyone gets impatient. Finished with chopped peanuts, a squeeze of fresh lime, and a scatter of green onion tops, each bowl looks and tastes like something you'd order out. This recipe makes four generous servings, so it's just as good for a weeknight family dinner as it is for feeding friends.
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4 servings
For the noodles
- 8 oz flat rice noodles (pad thai-style, about 3mm wide)
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp tamarind concentrate
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp sriracha
For the stir-fry
- 3 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil), divided
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, white and light green parts thinly sliced, dark green tops reserved for garnish
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups bean sprouts
For serving
- ¼ cup roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- dark green tops of green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
- dried red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with room-temperature water. Soak for 15 minutes, until pliable and bendable but still firm — they should not be fully soft. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the tamarind concentrate, tamari, fish sauce, brown sugar, and sriracha until the sugar dissolves. Set the sauce aside.
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