Thai Basil shrimp stir fry– This Thai basil shrimp is going to be your favourite, It is SO SO GOOD! The flavours of Thai basil, garlic and soy sauce gives you the multidimensional flavour, quite easy to make. It is Absolutely Sensational!

I had a bunch of Thai basil in my garden, I totally love the flavours of Thai basil it’s quite different from the Italian basil. It has the aroma of mint and anise.

The combo of Shrimp +Thai basil is simply delicious and aromatic and with some spices and sauces, something you cannot miss it.

This Thai basil shrimp recipe is truly spectacular, they are restaurant quality and truly amazing!

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Why this recipe work:

This Thai basil shrimp recipe is Simple and Easy to make a recipe.

Totally customisable, you can add your preferred veggies to make a healthy supper.

Can be served as a starter or sides.

How to make Thai Basil Shrimp:

Ingredients to make Thai Basil shrimp are taken in bowl — Ingredients to make Thai basil shrimp fry is taken, prawns are cleaned and deveined. I usually wash the shrimps adding some turmeric powder, hence the colour.

garlic and green chillies are in pestle mortar — take 5 to 6 garlic pods, ginger and 2 green chillies. Add them to a pestle motor and crush it coarsely

dry red chillies are taken in bowl being added to pestle mortar — Add soaked dry red chillies

spice crushed in pestle mortar — Crush them coarsely, if you want add 1tsp of soaked chilli water to blend

crushed chillies are in saute pan — Heat up sesame oil in wide pan or wok, add all the crushed ginger garlic and chillies saute till the raw smell disappears.

prawns/shrimp are being to wide saute pan — Add prawns/shrimp and saute for 2 mins

a spoon of salt is being added to prawns in saute pan — Add salt

a bowl of soy sauce is being added to prawn/shrimp in wide saute pan — Add soya sauce

half lemon is being squeezed — Squeeze some lemon juice

a bowl of sugar is being added — Add sugar

Thai Basil shrimp recipe is being cooked in wide saute pan — Keep sauting for 3 to 4mins

Thai basil

Tips to make the best Thai basil shrimp:

1.Buy a fresh quality shrimp/prawns, clean and devein the shrimp before you cook.

2.Keep all your ingredients ready before you start cooking, so that you can make in a breeze.

3.The wok is always best for making these types of recipes. If you have a well-seasoned iron wok, please go it!

4.Sesame oil is best for making this basil shrimp recipe. It has the most unique flavour.

5.You can modify the heat as per your convenience. You can decrease the quantity of red chillies and green chillies.

6.Cook your prawns or shrimp for 7 to 8 mins, more than that it may turns rubbery.

7.Be generous in adding Thai basil, as the whole flavour of this recipe is totally trustworthy on this.

FAQS:

1.What is the difference between Thai basil and Italian basil?

Regular basil is the one common one widely used in Italian cuisine and dish.

Thai basil has a distinct flavour it is more of holy basil, sweet seasoned.

2.What can I use instead of Thai basil?

You can substitute with sweet basil, add little more of the herb that requires for Thai basil as it creates more intensity to the dish.

3.How do you serve basil shrimp recipe?

This Thai basil shrimp can be served as a starter to sides to Noodles, fried rice.

4.How long can I store the Thai basil shrimp recipe?

Store them in an airtight container for 2 days in the refrigerator.

Before you serve microwave for a 1 minute.

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