Thai Basil Shrimp

Name: Thai Basil Shrimp
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

12 ingredients

6 steps

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

Directions

1

In a med bowl mix the soy, water, fish sauce , lemon grass and sugar - let shrimp marinate 10 minutes.
2

Heat oil in the wok, add the onion and stir fry 2 minutes, add the ginger, garlic and the peppers- cook 30 seconds.
3

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.
4

Add the remaining marinade and cook another 30 seconds,.
5

Remove from the wok and stir in the basil.
6

Serve over Jasmine rice, Garnish with more basil.