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Spicy Prawn and Thai Basil Stir-Fry

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 250
A quick and flavorful stir-fry combining succulent prawns with fragrant Thai basil and a spicy sauce.

Ingredients

Prawns

  • 500 g large prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bird’s eye chillies finely chopped chillies
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 50 ml water
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Steamed jasmine rice

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chillies, stir-fry 1-2 minutes.
  • Add prawns and cook 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  • Mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and water; pour over prawns and simmer 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in Thai basil leaves until wilted. Serve with jasmine rice.

Notes

Use fresh basil for the best flavor and adjust chillies to taste for spiciness.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: Prawns