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Top with Thai or regular basil, 1 green onion, ¼ cup roasted peanuts, and ⅛ tsp chili flakes, then squeeze lime over the top."]},"schema_org":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai","url":"https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai","name":"Better Than Takeout Garlic Butter Shrimp Pad Thai","description":"A quick weeknight pad thai with garlicky butter-seared shrimp, tossed with chewy rice noodles in a sweet, salty, tangy sauce.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Andrew Rexroad"},"datePublished":"2026-10-12","image":["https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai/opengraph-image"],"prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT15M","totalTime":"PT30M","recipeYield":"4 servings","keywords":"dinner, quick, thai, dairy-free","recipeIngredient":["8 oz wide rice noodles","3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, use up to 4 tbsp, to taste","2 tbsp fish sauce","2 tbsp white vinegar","3 tbsp honey, or maple syrup","¼ tsp chili flakes, up to 1 tsp, plus more for serving","1 lb raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined","3 tbsp peanut oil, or extra virgin olive oil","4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated, up to 6 cloves","3 tbsp salted butter","2 eggs, beaten, up to 3","2 cups bean sprouts, or chopped baby bok choy or other greens","4 green onions, chopped, plus more for serving","¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped","Thai or regular basil, for serving","lime, for serving"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","position":1,"text":"Cook 8 oz wide rice noodles following the package directions, then drain.","url":"https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai#step-1"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":2,"text":"In a small bowl, stir together 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 3 tbsp honey, and ⅛ tsp chili flakes to make the sauce.","url":"https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai#step-2"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":3,"text":"Heat 3 tbsp peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.","url":"https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai#step-3"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":4,"text":"Add 1 lb raw jumbo shrimp and sear both sides until pink, about 2 minutes.","url":"https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai#step-4"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":5,"text":"Add 3 tbsp salted butter, 4 cloves garlic, ⅛ tsp chili flakes, and a little black pepper. Cook until the garlic turns light golden, about 1 minute.","url":"https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai#step-5"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":6,"text":"Add the noodles and the sauce. Toss and cook until the noodles are warm and soaking up the sauce, about 1 minute.","url":"https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai#step-6"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":7,"text":"Push the noodles to one side. Pour 2 eggs onto the empty side and let them cook until the edges set, about 1 minute.","url":"https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai#step-7"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":8,"text":"Roughly scramble the eggs, then toss them through the noodles. Take the skillet off the heat.","url":"https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai#step-8"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":9,"text":"Add 2 cups bean sprouts and 3 green onions and toss everything together.","url":"https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai#step-9"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":10,"text":"Divide between plates. Top with Thai or regular basil, 1 green onion, ¼ cup roasted peanuts, and ⅛ tsp chili flakes, then squeeze lime over the top.","url":"https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai#step-10"}]}}