Thai Basil Shrimp Recipe

Name: Thai Basil Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can coconut milk; 4 Tbsp soy sauce; 2 limes; 3 Tbsp brown sugar; 4 tsp Sriracha sauce; 4 Tbsp coconut oil; 3 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 red bell pepper, sliced thin; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 4 cups cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 can coconut milk
4 Tbsp soy sauce
2 limes
3 Tbsp brown sugar
4 tsp Sriracha sauce
4 Tbsp coconut oil
3 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 cup fresh basil leaves
4 cups cooked rice

1
Heat half of coconut oil (2 Tbsp) in a large skillet over medium heat. Slowly add ginger and cook approximately 1-2 minutes.
2
Add shrimp to skillet and stir fry until pink but still translucent (not fully cooked); about 4-6 minutes.
3
Remove shrimp and set aside.
4
Add remaining oil to skillet. Add peppers and stir fry until crisp and beginning to caramelize; approximately 3-4 minutes.
5
Whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, juice of both limes, brown sugar and Sriracha.
6
Add shrimp to skillet with pepper. Cover with coconut milk mixture. Bring to a boil and stir frequently. Sauce will thicken and shrimp will turn opaque in color. Remove entire skillet from heat.
7
Stir in basil leaves, reserve a small amount for garnish.
8
Serve over rice and garnish with remaining basil.

1184

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 can coconut milk, 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 limes, 3 Tbsp brown sugar, 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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