Thai Basil Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

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 tbsp fish sauce (to taste)
3 thai red chili peppers , serrano work
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp water
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 medium white onion, sliced thin
1 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions:

In a med bowl mix the soy, water, fish sauce , lemon grass and sugar – let shrimp marinate 10 minutes.
Heat oil in the wok, add the onion and stir fry 2 minutes, add the ginger, garlic and the peppers- cook 30 seconds.
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.
Add the remaining marinade and cook another 30 seconds,.
Remove from the wok and stir in the basil.
Serve over Jasmine rice, Garnish with more basil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	101.48 Kcal (425 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.78g	3%
Cholesterol	126.4mg	42%
Sodium	1430.7mg	60%
Potassium	131.98mg	3%
Total Carbs	7.33g	2%
Sugars	2.92g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	5%
Protein	15.72g	31%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	15%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	67.7mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	57.77 Kcal (242 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.01g	3%
Cholesterol	71.96mg	42%
Sodium	814.48mg	60%
Potassium	75.14mg	3%
Total Carbs	4.17g	2%
Sugars	1.66g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	5%
Protein	8.95g	31%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	15%
Iron	0.4mg	4%
Calcium	38.5mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

1.9

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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