# Better Than Takeout Garlic Butter Shrimp Pad Thai
By Andrew Rexroad. 4 servings. Prep 15 min, cook 15 min.
https://mise.how/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai

A quick weeknight pad thai with garlicky butter-seared shrimp, tossed with chewy rice noodles in a sweet, salty, tangy sauce.

## Ingredients
- 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

## Steps
1. Cook 8 oz wide rice noodles following the package directions, then drain.
2. 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.
3. Heat 3 tbsp peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
4. Add 1 lb raw jumbo shrimp and sear both sides until pink, about 2 minutes.
5. 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.
6. Add the noodles and the sauce. Toss and cook until the noodles are warm and soaking up the sauce, about 1 minute.
7. Push the noodles to one side. Pour 2 eggs onto the empty side and let them cook until the edges set, about 1 minute.
8. Roughly scramble the eggs, then toss them through the noodles. Take the skillet off the heat.
9. Add 2 cups bean sprouts and 3 green onions and toss everything together.
10. 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.

Scale or convert: ask the Mise MCP server (get_recipe with servings and units) or open the page.