Spicy Prawn and Thai Basil Stir-Fry Recipe

Preparation Time: 10m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 4

September 15, 2024 4.8

This quick and fiery Spicy Prawn and Basil Stir-Fry is a bold Thai-inspired dish that combines tender prawns with aromatic garlic, chilli, and fresh basil. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner when you crave something both spicy and savoury. Serve it with steamed jasmine rice or noodles to soak up the rich, flavourful sauce.

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

1 Prepare the Prawns
Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and chillies, stir-frying until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Toss in the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
2 Create the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and water. Pour the sauce over the prawns, stirring to coat evenly. Let the sauce simmer and reduce slightly for 1-2 minutes.
3 Add Basil and Serve
Stir in the Thai basil leaves and cook until just wilted. Remove from heat and garnish with extra basil if desired. Serve immediately with jasmine rice.