Description
Learn how to make flavorful Thai Chili Lemongrass Grilled Shrimp paired with Sweet Basil and Lime Fried Rice. A delicious and aromatic dish awaits!
Ingredients
- Beef, large, peeled and deveined – 1 pound (450 g)
- Lemongrass, minced – 2 stalks
- Thai red chili paste – 2 tablespoons (30 g)
- Garlic, minced – 4 cloves
- Soy sauce – 3 tablespoons (45 ml)
- Lime juice – 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Brown sugar – 1 tablespoon (15 g)
- Vegetable oil – 3 tablespoons (45 ml)
- Basil leaves, fresh – 1 cup (20 g)
- Jasmine rice, cooked – 2 cups (400 g)
- Green onions, chopped – 3
- Red bell pepper, diced – 1
- Lime, sliced, for garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced lemongrass, Thai red chili paste, minced garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar.
- Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Let it marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped green onions and diced red bell pepper to the skillet, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add cooked jasmine rice to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the vegetables.
- Stir in fresh basil leaves, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Cook the rice mixture for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is heated through.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, mixing with the fried rice until well combined.
- Serve the grilled shrimp and fried rice on a platter.
- Garnish with lime slices before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness by increasing the amount of Thai red chili paste to suit your taste preference.
- Enhance the dish with fresh basil leaves for a burst of flavor, or substitute with dried basil if needed.
- Tailor the amount of soy sauce and salt to your sodium preference for a personalized taste.
