Thai Basil Shrimp
Sweet shrimp, earthy basil, and spicy peppers. Perfect for eating more healthy
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp Jumbo, 13-25 Count, Peeled, Deveined
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced Fine
- 1 in Ginger Nub, Peeled, minced fine, (1 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Low Sodium
- 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil Toasted is nice
- 1 Ea Onion Medium, peeled, julienned
- 1 Ea Carrot Medium, washed, julienned
- 1 Ea Green Bell Pepper Medium, washed, cored, julienned
- 1/2 Cup Thai Basil Washed, Drained
- 1-2 Ea Thai Peppers washed, stemmed, sliced on a bias
- 3 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 tsp Sugar
Instructions
- Thaw and drain shrimp, thence pat dry.
- Mix soy, sesame, oyster sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion, carrot, and bell pepper, and stir fry until tender-crisp
- Add prepared shrimp and stir well to evenly mix everything together.
- When the shrimp start to turn pink but are still translucent, add the sauce
- Add 1/2 - 1 cup water. Stir to coat, reduce, and finish the shrimp
- Taste, season, and balance flavor
- Turn off the heat, add the basil and toss to mix.
- Serve over rice
Notes
A note on Thai peppers, these can be mild, and these can be mind-blowing wild. DO taste them and adjust the number to match your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1499mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 408IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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