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Lobster Wild Red Shrimp Orzo Pad Thai

colin lee

colin lee

over 1 year ago

A delicious and flavorful twist on traditional pad thai, this recipe combines succulent lobster and wild red shrimp with orzo pasta for a unique and satisfying meal. The dish is packed with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a tantalizing blend of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Cooking Time

30 minutes

Serving Size

4 servings

Nutrition Per Serving

Cal

450

Protein

30g

Fat

12g

Sat Fat

2g

Carbs

60g

Chole

150mg

Fiber

4g

Sugar

6g

Sodium

800mg

Ingredients

  • 1 lobster tail, cooked and chopped
  • 1/2 pound wild red shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the red bell pepper and carrot to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.
  • Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the shrimp and lobster. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
  • Pour the sauce over the shrimp and lobster in the skillet. Stir to coat the seafood and vegetables evenly.
  • Add the cooked orzo pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce and vegetables.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the bean sprouts, green onions, peanuts, cilantro, basil, and mint.
  • Serve the lobster wild red shrimp orzo pad thai hot, garnished with additional chopped peanuts and herbs if desired.

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