Thai Chili Lemongrass Grilled Shrimp with Lime Fried Rice
Discover the tantalizing flavors of Thai cuisine with our Thai Chili Lemongrass Grilled Shrimp with Lime Fried Rice. This vibrant dish features succulent shrimp marinated in a fragrant blend of lemongrass, chili, and lime, grilled to perfection and served alongside zesty fried rice. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe is a delightful way to bring the essence of Thailand into your home. With easy preparation and customizable options, you can create a meal that suits your taste while impressing friends and family with its bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and cleaned
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 TBS chili paste (sambal oelek or sriracha)
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and sliced
- 4 cups cooked rice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp by whisking together fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, chili paste, lemongrass, peppers, basil, oil, and garlic in a bowl. Coat shrimp well and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
- Grill marinated shrimp over high heat until firm and opaque.
- In a wok or sauté pan, heat oil and sauté shallots, garlic, scallions, peppers, corn (optional), and mushrooms (optional) until fragrant. Add fish sauce and oyster sauce.
- Stir in cooked rice and half the basil; mix thoroughly. Just before serving, add remaining basil and squeeze lime over rice.
- Serve grilled shrimp atop fried rice garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg