Stir Fried Shrimp Kra Prow
Bursting with bold Thai flavors, Stir Fried Shrimp Kra Prow is a quick and satisfying dish that brings the taste of Thailand right to your kitchen. Tender shrimp, infused with the fiery kick of Thai bird's eye chilies and aromatic garlic, are stir-fried to perfection in a savory sauce made of oyster, soy, and fish sauces balanced with a touch of sugar. The crowning ingredient—fresh holy basil—adds a fragrant finish that ties all the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant, one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or an exotic dinner experience. Serve it over steamed rice to soak up every bit of the irresistible sauce, and enjoy a deliciously authentic Thai dish that's as easy as it is flavorful! Keywords: Thai stir fry recipe, shrimp kra prow, holy basil stir fry, quick Thai dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 3 pieces Thai bird's eye chilies
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 cup Holy basil (fresh)
- 2 cups Cooked steamed rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done, and set them aside.
Finely chop the garlic and Thai bird's eye chilies, or pound them together using a mortar and pestle to form a coarse paste.
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and chili mixture. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are just cooked through.
In a small bowl, mix together oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water. Pour this sauce mixture into the wok.
Toss everything together and stir-fry for another minute to coat the shrimp evenly in the sauce.
Turn off the heat and immediately add the holy basil leaves. Stir to wilt the basil with the residual heat.
Serve the stir-fried shrimp kra prow hot with steamed rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.3 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 781 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 2881 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.2 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 119.1 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.9 mcg | 89% | |
| Calcium | 704 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2173 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
