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Thai Chili Lemongrass Grilled Shrimp

A quick and zesty dish of grilled shrimp marinated in a delicious blend of lemongrass, chili, and fish sauce, served over stir-fried rice with fresh basil.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons lemongrass, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For Serving
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the lemongrass, chili paste, fish sauce, lime juice, and vegetable oil to create a marinade.
  2. Add the shrimp to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Grilling
  1. Skewer the shrimp and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through and charred.
Stir-Frying
  1. In a separate pan, stir-fry the cooked rice with basil until heated through.
Serving
  1. Serve the grilled shrimp over the rice, garnished with lime wedges.

Notes

Letting the shrimp marinate overnight makes the flavor even better. To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.