THAI BASIL SHRIMP

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Make and share this Thai Basil Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jwconnect

Categories Thai

Time 23m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

In a med bowl mix the soy, water, fish sauce , lemon grass and sugar - let shrimp marinate 10 minutes.
Heat oil in the wok, add the onion and stir fry 2 minutes, add the ginger, garlic and the peppers- cook 30 seconds.
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.
Add the remaining marinade and cook another 30 seconds,.
Remove from the wok and stir in the basil.
Serve over Jasmine rice, Garnish with more basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 258.8, Sodium 2657.2, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 10.5, Protein 40.2

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