Best 8 Thai Inspired Shrimp Stir Fry Recipes

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Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Thailand with our collection of authentic Thai-inspired shrimp stir-fry recipes. These dishes are a symphony of flavors, combining the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes, all punctuated by the delightful crunch of fresh vegetables and the succulent texture of succulent shrimp.

Immerse yourself in the culinary heritage of Thailand with our Pad See Ew recipe, a classic stir-fried noodle dish that captures the essence of Thai street food. This dish features flat rice noodles wok-tossed with succulent shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and a savory sauce made with a blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

For those seeking a fiery adventure, our Pad Prik King recipe is sure to ignite your taste buds. This stir-fry features plump shrimp sautéed with a medley of colorful bell peppers, onions, and a fiery chili paste. The bold and spicy sauce, made with a combination of red chili paste, coconut milk, and lime juice, creates an exhilarating flavor experience that will transport you to the bustling markets of Thailand.

If you prefer a milder yet equally flavorful option, our Pad Woon Sen recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and sour flavors. This stir-fry showcases delicate glass noodles stir-fried with tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a tangy sauce made with tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar. The sweet and sour notes perfectly complement the succulent shrimp and crunchy vegetables, creating a harmonious and refreshing dish.

Last but not least, our Tom Yum Goong recipe presents a fragrant and aromatic shrimp soup that embodies the essence of Thai cuisine. This flavorful broth is infused with a blend of lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili peppers, creating a complex and invigorating flavor profile. Succulent shrimp, mushrooms, and tomatoes add depth and texture to this delightful soup, making it a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying meal.

So, prepare your chopsticks and embark on a culinary adventure with our Thai-inspired shrimp stir-fry recipes. Each dish offers a unique taste of Thailand, promising an unforgettable and authentic dining experience in the comfort of your own home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI SHRIMP STIR-FRY



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Peanut butter gives this tasty blend of red peppers, snow peas and shrimp its Thai flavor, while ginger and red pepper flakes spice it up. Serve this colorful main dish over pasta. -Jeanne Fisher, Simi Valley, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into thin slices
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 cup fresh snow peas
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked fettuccine

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry red peppers in hot canola oil for 1 minute. Add the snow peas, green onions and garlic; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine the broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until peanut butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil. Stir in shrimp. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Return red pepper mixture to skillet; heat through. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND SPICY THAI SHRIMP STIR FRY



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Thanks to the Thai Sweet & Spicy Chili Cooking Sauce this simple shrimp stir fry doesn't require a laundry list of ingredients.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
One 2-inch piece ginger, chopped
12 ounces large peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1/2 cup Food Network Kitchen™ Inspirations Thai Style Sweet & Spicy Chili Cooking Sauce
Kosher salt
Juice from half a lime
1/2 cup torn basil and/or mint leaves
2 cups cooked, warm jasmine rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and stir fry until pink but still translucent in the middle, about 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon. Add the onions and peppers to the skillet and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Return the shrimp to the skillet along with the Thai Style Sweet & Spicy Chili Cooking Sauce. Cook, stirring, until the sauce glazes the shrimp, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat, season with salt, add the lime juice and sprinkle with the herbs. Serve with rice.

EASY STIR-FRIED THAI GARLIC SHRIMP



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This recipe for stir-fried shrimp in a tangy Thai garlic sauce takes just 15 minutes. It's a perfect weeknight dish and makes a great party appetizer.

Provided by Darlene Schmidt

Categories     Appetizer     Entree

Time 13m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the Marinade:
1 1/2-2 tablespoons oyster sauce (Thai oyster sauce or Lee Kum Kee)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 to 6 cloves garlic (minced, to taste)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 red chili pepper (minced, or 1/3 teaspoon dried crushed chili; to taste)
For the Stir-Fry:
12 to 15 medium to large shrimp (or prawns ; butterflied, shells can be removed or left on)
2 to 3 tablespoons oil (for stir-frying)
Garnish: 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
Garnish: 1/2 cup coriander (fresh)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, lime juice, and chili pepper. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Place shrimp in the marinade and stir well to coat.
  • In a wok or frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp along with the marinade.
  • Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until the shrimp are plump and pink. They will also be lightly browned from the sauce. Avoid overcooking or the shrimp will turn rubbery.
  • Test the sauce for taste and adjust as needed to achieve a salty-sweet balance. Add more sugar if it's too sour. If it's too salty or sweet, add more lime juice.
  • Top the shrimp with coriander and add some lemon slices on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 2006 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize 12 to 15 shrimp (2 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

THAI SHRIMP STIR-FRY



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This one-pot alternative to takeout is bursting with authentic Thai flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup basmati rice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound frozen large shrimp (peeled and deveined), thawed
1 bunch scallions, whites thinly sliced, green parts cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 cup corn kernels, thawed if frozen
2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • In a small pot, cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar until sugar dissolves. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque throughout, 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a medium bowl and return pan to heat.
  • Add 1 teaspoon oil, scallion whites, bell pepper, and corn to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pepper is crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add fish sauce mixture and coconut milk, bring to a simmer, and cook 1 minute. Return shrimp to pan, add scallion greens, and cook until shrimp is heated through, 1 minute. Top with basil and serve with rice and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

THAI-INSPIRED SHRIMP STIR-FRY



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Categories     Nut     Shellfish     Vegetable     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

half of a 4-inch-long fresh red chili
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
a 1-inch piece fresh lemongrass
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1 pound large shrimp (16 to 20)
3 medium carrots
2 medium zucchini
1/2 English cucumber
3 scallions
1/4 cup packed fresh coriander leaves
1/4 cup salted peanuts (about 1 ounce)
3 tablespoons peanut oil
Accompaniment:Cooked Rice
Garnish: fresh mint leaves cut into thin strips, fresh coriander leaves, and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Wearing rubber gloves, cut chili crosswise into thin slices and in a small saucepan stir together with vinegar and sugar. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer 30 seconds. Remove chili vinegar from heat.
  • Remove and discard tough outer layer of lemongrass if necessary and finely chop enough to measure 1 teaspoon. In a small bowl stir together lemongrass, garlic, and gingerroot. Peel shrimp and devein if desired. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to lemongrass mixture, stirring to coat well, and marinate at room temperature 15 minutes.
  • While shrimp are marinating, diagonally cut carrots into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Halve zucchini lengthwise and diagonally cut halves into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Halve cucumber lengthwise and seed. Diagonally cut cucumber halves into thin slices. Diagonally cut scallions into thin slices. Chop coriander and coarsely chop peanuts.
  • Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until a bead of water dropped on cooking surface evaporates immediately. Add 1 tablespoon oil, swirling wok or skillet to coat evenly, and heat until hot but not smoking. Add carrots and stir-fry until barely crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok or skillet and heat until just smoking. Stir-fry half of shrimp until just cooked through, about 3 minutes, and transfer to bowl of vegetables. Add remaining tablespoon oil and stir-fry remaining shrimp in same manner.
  • Return shrimp-vegetable mixture to wok or skillet and stir-fry until combined and heated through. Add chili vinegar, cucumber, scallions, coriander, peanuts, and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
  • Serve stir-fry over rice in bowls, garnished with mint, coriander, and lime wedges.

THAI SHRIMP STIR-FRY WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL



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You won't have to sacrifice taste or satisfaction to save calories with our Thai Shrimp Stir-fry. With 400 fewer calories than a similar sized serving of Shrimp Scampi, this is a dish worth trying.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons Southeast Asian fish sauce
4 teaspoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon grated, peeled, fresh ginger
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 medium red onion, cut in 1-inch dice
1 medium yellow pepper, seeded, cut in 1-inch dice
1 jalapeno chile, thinly sliced into rounds
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Serving suggestion: Jasmine rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, fish sauce, and sugar; set aside. Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and chile flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until pink but still translucent in the middle, about 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon. Add the onion, pepper, and chile to the skillet, and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan along with the soy sauce mixture. Bring to a boil, and stir-fry until the sauce glazes the shrimp, about 1 minute more. Add the tomatoes and stir until coated with sauce, about 15 seconds. Remove pan from the heat, stir in the basil, mint, and lime juice. Transfer to a serving dish, serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 143 milligrams, Sodium 1336 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 7 grams

THAI-STYLE SWEET AND SALTY SHRIMP



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Made of equal parts sugar, fish sauce and vinegar, the sauce in the famous pad Thai at Kris Yenbamroong's Night + Market restaurants in Los Angeles is too good to be used exclusively on rice noodles. This adaptation is simmered with a tangle of shrimp, peanuts, scallions, chile and lime juice for for a sweet, salty stir-fry. Add a quick cooking vegetable, like peas, thinly sliced asparagus or bean sprouts, with the shrimp, or substitute tofu, salmon or cubed boneless chicken thighs for the shrimp. Serve over shredded cabbage, rice, a roasted sweet potato or rice noodles.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, quick, weekday, seafood, main course

Time 10m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 tablespoons roasted, salted peanuts, finely chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Pat the shrimp very dry and lightly season with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium (10-inch) nonstick skillet, stir together the sugar, fish sauce and vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat. When the mixture comes to a simmer, add the shrimp and cook until pink on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Add the peanuts, scallions, lime juice and red-pepper flakes and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

THAI-STYLE PRAWN (SHRIMP) STIR-FRY



Thai-Style Prawn (Shrimp) Stir-Fry image

A refreshing prawn/shrimp stir fry from Australian BH&G Diabetic Living. They direct to leave the tails on but I always remove them, personal taste.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 light meals, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 kg prawns (green or raw peeled deveined tails intact)
2 lemongrass (stalks white part only finely chopped)
1 chili (small red thinly sliced)
2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
4 cm ginger (fresh peeled finely grated)
1 brown onion (large cut into wedges)
120 g baby corn (packet halved lengthways)
1 bunch Broccolini (cut into 4cm pieces or 200 grams broccoli cut into florets)
1 red capsicum (large chopped)
250 g green beans (trimmed halved diagonally)
2 carrots (large halved lengthways thinly sliced diagonally)
2 tablespoons water
1 bunch basil (leaved picked)
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
lime wedge (to serve)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large wok on high until the wok is hot and add the prawns and stir fry for 1 minute and then add the lemongrass, chilli, garlic and ginger and stir fry for 2 minutes or until the prawns just change colour and remove from the wok and set aside.
  • Heat remaining oil in the wok on medium high and add the onion, corn, broccolini, capsicum, green beans and carrot and then add the water and cook covered toss twice for 2 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender.
  • Return prawn mixture to the wok and toss to combine and heat through, remove wok from the heat and toss in the basil leaves and bean sprouts.
  • Divide mixture between shallow bowls to serve and accompany with the lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 315, Sodium 1445.1, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 8.3, Protein 37.9

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, gather all the ingredients and utensils you will need. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible: Fresh ingredients will give your stir-fry the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the shrimp will not cook evenly and the vegetables will become soggy.
  • Cook the shrimp in batches: If you are using a large amount of shrimp, cook them in batches so that they don't overcrowd the pan.
  • Use a high-quality cooking oil: A high-quality cooking oil, such as olive oil or avocado oil, will help to keep your stir-fry from sticking to the pan.
  • Stir-fry over high heat: Stir-fries are cooked over high heat to ensure that the vegetables remain crisp and the shrimp cooks quickly.
  • Use a large spatula: A large spatula will help you to easily stir-fry the ingredients and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Add the sauce at the end: Adding the sauce at the end will help to prevent it from burning.

Conclusion:

This Thai-inspired shrimp stir-fry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The combination of shrimp, vegetables, and sauce is flavorful and satisfying. With a little planning and preparation, you can have this stir-fry on the table in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Thai-inspired shrimp stir-fry a try.

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