Thai Basil Shrimp Stir-Fry

Name: Thai Basil Shrimp Stir-Fry
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 300g large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2–4 Thai bird chilies, thinly sliced; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Steamed jasmine rice, to serve; Fried egg, to serve (optional)

A blazing-fast Thai street food classic — juicy shrimp tossed with fragrant Thai basil, chilies, garlic, and a bold savory sauce. On the table in under 20 minutes. Serve over steamed jasmine rice.

Prep: 8 minutes Cook: 10 minutes 2 servings

Ingredients

300g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
2–4 Thai bird chilies, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Steamed jasmine rice, to serve
Fried egg, to serve (optional)

Instructions

1
Mix oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
2
Heat a wok over very high heat until smoking. Add oil.
3
Stir-fry garlic, shallot, and chilies for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Add shrimp in a single layer; let sear undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir-fry 1–2 minutes until pink and just cooked through.
5
Pour in the sauce and toss everything together for 30 seconds.
6
Remove from heat and fold in fresh Thai basil leaves — they will wilt from residual heat.
7
Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice, topped with a fried egg if desired.

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