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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Thai-style shrimp stir-fry with basil! Fresh, succulent shrimp combined with a rich sweet and savory sauce, infused with the fragrant aroma of basil, creates a perfect dish. Pair this shrimp dish with rice for a delightful meal!
Aromatic and Irresistible Thai Basil Shrimp Stir-Fry
Thai basil shrimp stir-fry is a popular street food in Thailand. This dish features the delightful combination of fragrant basil leaves with shrimp and vegetables. Simple yet extraordinary, this dish often carries a spicy kick, with Thai locals often adding extra chili for heat. Enjoy this dish with steamed jasmine rice or flavorful egg fried rice for a satisfying experience.
If you're still undecided about what to have for dinner tonight, let's make this dish together! I guarantee you'll receive compliments from your family with this amazing meal!.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes Serving Size: 2-3 people
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR THAI STYLE BASIL SHRIMP STIR-FRY
For Shrimp:
• 15 to 18 medium to large-sized shrimp
• 2 bell peppers, 1 red and 1 green
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 1 onion
• 1 to 2 tablespoons white wine, 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the sauce:
• 6 to 8 lime leaves, 4 cloves garlic, a few stalks of scallions, 1 piece of ginger, 1 to 2 small fresh red chili peppers
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Ingredients for Thai-style Basil Shrimp
GUIDE TO MAKING THAI-STYLE BASIL SHRIMP
Step 1. Prepare the shrimp
Peel and devein the shrimp, remove the heads, legs, and the black vein on the back. Score the back of the shrimp to make it curl nicely when cooked. Rinse the shrimp with salt water and drain.
Step 2. Prepare other ingredients
Rinse the bell peppers, cut into strips
Peel the onion, slice thinly
Slice the scallions and small chili peppers finely
Crush and finely chop the ginger and garlic.
Finely chop the Thai basil leaves
Clean the lime leaves, remove the stems
Step 3. Prepare the sauce
Place all the ingredients for the sauce into a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
Step 4. Stir-fry the shrimp
Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and bell peppers and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, then add 1 to 2 tablespoons of white wine.
Add the shrimp and stir in the sauce, adding more oil if needed. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and plump.
Reduce heat to low and add 1/3 cup of finely chopped Thai basil. Add a little coconut milk. Season to taste with additional spices.
Step 5. Presentation
Place the shrimp on a plate. Top with a layer of finely chopped fresh Thai basil, and serve with rice topped with fried eggs if desired. This dish is often accompanied by slices of cucumber.
FINISHED PRODUCT: THAI-STYLE BASIL SHRIMP
Our Thai-style basil shrimp dish is a success!.
The Thai-style basil shrimp dish is visually appealing, fragrant with basil and lime leaves. When eating, the shrimp is tender, perfectly cooked, and the sauce is full of flavors - sour, spicy, salty, sweet, and richly savory.
Have you fallen in love with this dish yet?. Add it to your family's dinner menu tonight!.
Wishing you success with the dish and a delightful meal!.
Source: Compiled from various sources
