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Shrimp pad thai

From the video “My BEST Authentic Pad Thai Recipe ผัดไทยกุ้งสด - Hot Thai Kitchen” by Pailin's Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Pailin's Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~15 min
est.
Serves
~2
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Cost
~$7.01*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$10.99* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
18

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain peanuts, egg, shellfish, soy, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$14.02*for the batch in the video
~$7.01*per serving

You save about ~$10.99* per serving (61% less*) than ordering it out — ~$21.98* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario pad thai plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

7 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 7 predicted from typical costs · not priced: tamarind paste, shallots, sweet preserved radish, dried shrimp, bean sprouts, roasted peanuts

* Estimate, not a quote: 7 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pad thai plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving706 kcal · 35% of 2,000
Fat19 g24%
Saturated fat3.8 g19%
Sodium1,766 mg77%
Carbohydrate97 g35%
Fiber8.4 g30%
Total sugars33 gno daily value
Added sugars18 g35%
Protein45 g89%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+17 of 20
  • Saturated fat−5 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−10 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 14 of 15 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: 335 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; 1.3 servings of rice/noodles (~90 g dry or ~200 g cooked each); model check 2 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: chili flakes, garlic chives, cooking oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • wok
  • spatula
  • tongs

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact heat levels for caramelizing sugar and stir-frying
  • Number of servings (likely 1-2)
  • Total preparation and cooking time
  • Exact amount of garlic chives used
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash on 2026-10-01. Thumbnail and video are Pailin's Kitchen’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Shrimp pad thai

What makes Pailin's Kitchen's Shrimp pad thai recipe and technique special?

Pailin's Kitchen's take on Shrimp pad thai focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Caramelizing palm sugar without burning is tricky and affects the sauce flavor. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Shrimp pad thai at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Shrimp pad thai recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Shrimp pad thai ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Shrimp pad thai can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Pailin's Kitchen's Shrimp pad thai?

This recipe utilizes approximately 18 ingredients across 10 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Shrimp pad thai?

The official cooking video by Pailin's Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.