b'F o o dFinding Incredible Thai Shrimp on Padre IslandThe worlds favorite crustacean, maybe the most popular seafood item of all, is the SHRIMP! Known as prawn in the historic British Commonwealth, these little guys are celebrated and enjoyed in every country on earth and in every type of cuisine. Among the most flavorful and imaginative of those cuisines is that of Thailand, where the bounty of the sea finds its way into just about every kind of dish. At Noms Kitchen on North Padre Island, the beloved shrimp is the centerpiece of many of the most popular selections on the menu. Above is the Thai Papaya Salad with Shrimp, bursting with flavor and crunchiness. Above to the right is Green Curry in Coconut Milk with Shrimp and Beef, a classic Thai soup dish. To the right is Drunken Noodles with Shrimpall are served in your choice of spice, Mild to Thai Spicy!104THE COASTAL BEND GUIDE TheCoastalBend.com'