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Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai with Shrimp

Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai with Shrimp

Thai340 cal20 min prep10 min cookMedium4 servings
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Pescatarian Low-Carb

Spiralized zucchini stands in for rice noodles in this tangy tamarind pad thai with shrimp, crunchy peanuts, and lime. All the flavor, a fraction of the carbs.

Created by Priya Kaur
shrimpthaizoodleslow-carbseed-chef

Ingredients

Serves 4
  • 4 zucchini
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1.5 cup bean sprouts
  • 0.33 cup roasted peanuts
  • 3 green onions
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 lime

Instructions

  1. 1

    Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and set on paper towels to drain excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Whisk the tamarind paste, fish sauce, tamari, and honey into a sauce.

  3. 3

    Heat avocado oil in a wok over high heat and sear the shrimp until pink; remove.

  4. 4

    Scramble the eggs in the wok until just set, then push to one side.

  5. 5

    Add the zucchini noodles and stir-fry 2 minutes so they stay crisp.

  6. 6

    Return the shrimp, pour in the sauce, and toss with bean sprouts until coated.

  7. 7

    Top with crushed peanuts, green onions, and a squeeze of lime.

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