Thai Basil Shrimp

• 3/4 - 1 lb tiger shrimp
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 stalk lemongrass, crushed, sliced fine and chopped very fine, tender part only
• 1 lime, juice and zest of
• 1 inch grated gingerroot
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (to taste)
• 3 Thai red chili peppers, Serrano work
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 medium white onion, sliced thin
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped

1. In a med bowl mix the soy, water, fish sauce , lemon grass and sugar - let shrimp marinate 10 minutes.
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. 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. Add the remaining marinade and cook another 30 seconds,.
5. Remove from the wok and stir in the basil.
6. Serve over Jasmine rice, Garnish with more basil.

shrimp, garlic, stalk lemongrass, lime, gingerroot, fish sauce, red chili peppers, soy sauce, water, sugar, white onion, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/thai-basil-shrimp-256847 (may not work)