Zesty Shrimp Pad Thai Bowls

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 10-15 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, bell pepper, carrots, and green onions. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and the vegetables are tender-crisp.