Thai Shrimp

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Thai Shrimp
45 min.
4
561kcal
100%sweetness
20.94%saltiness
9.84%sourness
21.28%bitterness
18.22%savoriness
72.43%fattiness
100%spiciness

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This Thai shrimp recipe is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a combination of fresh basil, garlic, chilies, and onions, this dish is packed with flavor and aroma. The shrimp are cooked to perfection, and the addition of chicken stock, fish sauce, and soy sauce gives the dish a savory and umami taste. Served over hot cooked rice, this Thai shrimp dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for Asian cuisine.

What's great about this recipe is that it's not only flavorful but also nutritious. It's a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, and it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for those with dietary restrictions. The dish is also relatively low in calories and fat, so you can indulge without feeling guilty. The preparation is simple and straightforward, and you can even prepare some of the ingredients ahead of time to make the cooking process even faster.

Whether you're a fan of Thai cuisine or just looking for something new to add to your repertoire, this Thai shrimp recipe is definitely worth trying. It's a tasty and healthy option that your family and friends will surely enjoy. So, if you're looking for a delicious and nutritious meal that's easy to prepare, this Thai shrimp dish is the perfect choice!

Ingredients

  • bunch basil 
  • bunch basil 
  • cups chicken stock see 
  • servings rice hot cooked
  • servings rice hot cooked
  • servings rice hot cooked
  • tablespoons fish sauce 
  •  spring onion 
  • teaspoon vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred organic
  •  to 2 chilies slit green red hot
  • ounces shrimp deveined cooked peeled per pound
  • teaspoons soya sauce 
  • teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • wok

Directions

  1. Peel and devein shrimp. Wash, dry and steam basil, mince garlic, thinly slice seeded chilies, mince white part of onion and cut green part into 1 inch pieces. Recipe can be prepared ahead to this stage.
  2. Heat wok over high heat. Swirl oil into wok and heat almost to smoking.
  3. Add garlic, chilies, onions (white part), and cook 10-15 seconds; add shrimp and stir fry 20 seconds or until they change color.
  4. Add fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, chicken, stock and green part of onions and bring mixture to a boil. Stir in basil and cook 20 seconds or until leaves wilt and shrimp are firm and pink. Dish is supposed to be soupy.
  5. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories561kcal
Protein22.63%
Fat12.77%
Carbs64.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
146.02
Glycemic Load
72.67
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
20.309565217391%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.28mg

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
20.94%
Sourness:
9.84%
Bitterness:
21.28%
Savoriness:
18.22%
Fattiness:
72.43%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:560.61kcal
28.03%
Fat:7.77g
11.95%
Saturated Fat:1.96g
12.22%
Carbohydrates:88.44g
29.48%
Net Carbohydrates:85.97g
31.26%
Sugar:10.49g
11.66%
Cholesterol:105.69mg
35.23%
Sodium:1744.8mg
75.86%
Protein:30.98g
61.97%
Manganese:1.24mg
61.92%
Vitamin B3:8.96mg
44.79%
Selenium:29.27µg
41.81%
Vitamin K:42.41µg
40.39%
Phosphorus:364.06mg
36.41%
Copper:0.68mg
33.92%
Vitamin B6:0.57mg
28.42%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.14%
Potassium:813.86mg
23.25%
Magnesium:89.39mg
22.35%
Zinc:2.7mg
18.02%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.08%
Iron:2.22mg
12.35%
Folate:46.64µg
11.66%
Fiber:2.46g
9.85%
Vitamin C:8.03mg
9.73%
Vitamin B5:0.96mg
9.64%
Calcium:94.59mg
9.46%
Vitamin A:346.12IU
6.92%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.29%