Thai Shrimp Stir-fry with Tomatoes and Basil - Slim

Name: Thai Shrimp Stir-fry with Tomatoes and Basil - Slimmed
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons Southeast Asian fish sauce; 4 teaspoons light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon grated, peeled, fresh ginger; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red chile flakes; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 medium red onion, cut in 1-inch dice; 1 medium yellow pepper, seeded, cut in 1-inch dice; 1 jalapeno chile, thinly sliced into rounds; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 3/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; Serving suggestion: Jasmine rice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons Southeast Asian fish sauce
4 teaspoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon grated, peeled, fresh ginger
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 medium red onion, cut in 1-inch dice
1 medium yellow pepper, seeded, cut in 1-inch dice
1 jalapeno chile, thinly sliced into rounds
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Serving suggestion: Jasmine rice

1
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, fish sauce, and sugar; set aside.
2
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the garlic, ginger, and chile flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4
Add the shrimp and stir-fry until pink but still translucent in the middle, about 2 minutes.
5
Transfer the shrimp to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon.
6
Add the onion, pepper, and chile to the skillet, and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
7
Return the shrimp to the pan along with the soy sauce mixture.
8
Bring to a boil, and stir-fry until the sauce glazes the shrimp, about 1 minute more.
9
Add the tomatoes and stir until coated with sauce, about 15 seconds.
10
Remove pan from the heat, stir in the basil, mint, and lime juice.
11
Transfer to a serving dish, serve immediately.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon water, 2 teaspoons Southeast Asian fish sauce, 4 teaspoons light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Thai Shrimp Stir-fry with Tomatoes and Basil - Slimmed 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.

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Thai Shrimp Stir-fry with Tomatoes and Basil - Slimmed

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