Sizzling Thai Basil Stir-Fry

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A vibrant stir-fry with shrimp, Thai basil, and a tangy tamarind glaze. This Asian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs shrimp, Thai basil leaves, bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 sliced bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes until tender-crisp. Push to the sides of the wok.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and curled. Stir in 1 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
  4. Step 4: Toss in 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Serve immediately with lime wedges for garnish.

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