Spicy Thai Basil Shrimp

Spicy Thai Basil Shrimp
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about spicy Thai basil shrimp!

Spicy Thai basil shrimp is a popular dish at Thai restaurants in the United States. It typically features shrimp that have been stir-fried with Thai basil, chili peppers, garlic, and fish sauce. The result is a flavorful and spicy dish that is often served over jasmine rice.

Here are some key ingredients and steps to making spicy Thai basil shrimp:

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups of Thai basil leaves
  • 3-4 Thai chili peppers, thinly sliced (adjust amount based on spice preference)
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • Jasmine rice for serving
  • Instructions:

    1. In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.

    2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.

    3. Add the garlic and chili peppers to the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

    4. Add the shrimp to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are pink and cooked through.

    5. Pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp and stir to coat.

    6. Add the Thai basil leaves to the pan and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until wilted.

    7. Serve the spicy Thai basil shrimp over jasmine rice.

    Tips:

  • Adjust the amount of chili peppers based on your spice preference. Thai chili peppers are very spicy, so use caution when adding them to the dish.
  • Thai basil has a unique flavor that is different from regular basil, so it's important to use Thai basil for this dish.
  • You can find Thai chili peppers and Thai basil at most Asian grocery stores.
  • If you can't find oyster sauce, you can substitute it with hoisin sauce or additional soy sauce.
  • Lime wedges and crushed peanuts can be served on the side as garnishes.
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