Thai Basil Shrimp

• tiger shrimp↗3⁄4 - 1 lb

  3⁄4 - 1

• garlic cloves, minced↗4

  4

• stalk lemongrass, crushed, sliced fine and chopped very fine, tender part only1

  1

• lime, juice and zest of↗1

  1

• inch grated gingerroot1

  1

• fish sauce (to taste)↗2 tablespoons

  2

• Thai red chili peppers, Serrano work↗3

  3

• soy sauce↗2 tablespoons

  2

• water↗1 tablespoon

  1

• sugar↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons

  1 1⁄2

• medium white onion, sliced thin↗1

  1

• fresh basil, chopped↗1 cup

  1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a med bowl mix the soy, water, fish sauce , lemon grass and sugar – let shrimp marinate 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat oil in the wok, add the onion and stir fry 2 minutes, add the ginger, garlic and the peppers- cook 30 seconds.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Add the remaining marinade and cook another 30 seconds,.

5. 5

   Remove from the wok and stir in the basil.

6. 6

   Serve over Jasmine rice, Garnish with more basil.