Thai Basil Shrimp with Brown Rice

Ingredients

• 280g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves (or regular basil)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 red chilies, sliced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp coconut sugar
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat coconut oil in a wok over high heat; stir-fry garlic and chilies for 30 seconds.
2. Add sliced onion and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Toss in shrimp and cook until pink and opaque throughout (63°C/145°F), about 3-4 minutes per side.
4. Add fish sauce, lime juice, and coconut sugar; stir well.
5. Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil.
6. Serve over warm brown rice.