Thai Basil Shrimp Recipe

Name: Thai Basil Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 3/4 - 1 lb tiger shrimp; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 stalk lemongrass, crushed, sliced fine and chopped very fine, tender part only; 1 lime, juice and zest of; 1 inch grated gingerroot; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (to taste); 3 Thai red chili peppers, Serrano work; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 medium white onion, sliced thin; 1 cup fresh basil, chopped

Servings: persons

3/4 - 1 lb tiger shrimp
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk lemongrass, crushed, sliced fine and chopped very fine, tender part only
1 lime, juice and zest of
1 inch grated gingerroot
2 tablespoons fish sauce (to taste)
3 Thai red chili peppers, Serrano work
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 medium white onion, sliced thin
1 cup fresh basil, chopped

1
In a med bowl mix the soy, water, fish sauce , lemon grass and sugar - let shrimp marinate 10 minutes.
2
Heat oil in the wok, add the onion and stir fry 2 minutes, add the ginger, garlic and the peppers- cook 30 seconds.
3
Using a slotted spoon remove the shrimp from the marinade and place in the wok stir fry 3 minutes do not completely cook the shrimp.
4
Add the remaining marinade and cook another 30 seconds,.
5
Remove from the wok and stir in the basil.
6
Serve over Jasmine rice, Garnish with more basil.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 - 1 lb tiger shrimp, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 stalk lemongrass, crushed, sliced fine and chopped very fine, tender part only, 1 lime, juice and zest of, and more.

Yes, Thai Basil 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.

Thai Basil Shrimp

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