Thai Basil Rice with Shrimp Recipe

Name: Thai Basil Rice with Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce; 1 teaspoon White Sugar; 1/4 cups Coconut Oil For Frying; 9 cloves Garlic, Minced; 5 whole Serrano Peppers, Thinly Sliced; 1/2 pounds Uncooked Shrimp, Chopped; 1 whole Red Pepper, Thinly Sliced; 1 whole Medium Onion, Thinly Sliced; 4 cups Jasmine Rice, Cooked And Chilled; 1/4 cups Thai Sweet Basil, Dried

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce
2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
1 teaspoon White Sugar
1/4 cups Coconut Oil For Frying
9 cloves Garlic, Minced
5 whole Serrano Peppers, Thinly Sliced
1/2 pounds Uncooked Shrimp, Chopped
1 whole Red Pepper, Thinly Sliced
1 whole Medium Onion, Thinly Sliced
4 cups Jasmine Rice, Cooked And Chilled
1/4 cups Thai Sweet Basil, Dried

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Whisk together the oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a bowl.
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Heat the oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat until the oil begins to smoke or smell like it is ready to cook.
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Add the garlic and serrano peppers, stirring quickly.
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Stir in the shrimp, bell pepper, onion and oyster sauce mixture.
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Cook until the shrimp is all pink and is cooked through.
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Raise heat to high and stir in the chilled rice and Thai basil.
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Stir quickly until the sauce is blended with the rice.
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Use the back of a spoon to break up any rice sticking together.
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Remove from heat and enjoy!

926

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce, 1 teaspoon White Sugar, 1/4 cups Coconut Oil For Frying, and more.

Yes, Thai Basil Rice with Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Basil Rice with Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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