Thai Shrimp Recipe

3      Reviews by:    Bonnie Hamilton   Thai Shrimp Recipe uses lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, oil, garlic, jalapenos, green onions, red pepper flakes, shrimp, basil, mint, and jasmine rice in creating this outstanding Thai shrimp recipe. Food Category:    Seafood Cuisine Origin:    Thai    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:231 calories9.2 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   10 Minutes Cook Time:   25 Minutes Total Time:   35 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Thai fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium jalapenos, minced
• 4 green onions, cut on diagonal in 1 inch lengths
• 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (31 to 40 count)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
• 1/2 cup jasmine rice, cooked as per package instructions

DIRECTIONS

• In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch; set aside.
• Place a skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the oil, garlic and jalapenos and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and red pepper flakes. Continue to cook until shrimp turn white; 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Add the basil and mint; stir in the lime juice mixture and cook an additional 2 minutes; or until shrimp are pink and thoroughly cooked. Serve over a bed of jasmine rice.

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