Thai Shrimp with Chilies and BasilSubmitted by kneicesby
Makes 4 servings
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Chilies and basil add punch in this classic Thai dish. Red pepper flakes or red chili paste may be substituted for the fresh chilies, but don't stint on the fresh basil.
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Ingredients
| 16 |
ounces shrimp, fresh or frozen but thawed, peeled and deveined (31 count frozen shrimp are fine) |
| 1/2 |
cup fresh basil leaves, chopped |
| 1 |
green chili pepper, minced |
| 1 |
red chili pepper, minced |
| 2 |
cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 |
tablespoon coriander, minced (stems) |
| 1/3 |
cup green onion, chopped |
| 3 |
teaspoons oyster sauce |
| 1 |
teaspoon fish sauce |
| 1 |
teaspoon sugar |
| 1 |
tablespoon olive oil or soy bean oil |
Directions
- Heat the oil in a woke or large pan set on high heat. Sauté the garlic, coriander stems, and shrimp for 30 seconds.
- Add fresh red and green chilies, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, spring onion, and basil leaves.
- Sauté again briefly, but be careful not to overcook.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice.
Categories
Seafood, Main Dish, Thai
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Serving Size 136.0g |
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| Vitamin A 14% |
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Vitamin C 9% |
| Calcium 6% |
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Iron 21% |
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* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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