Tips to get you started:

· Frozen EZ peel raw prawns/shrimp make the prep easy, just thaw according to your package directions.

· Shells from the prawns/shrimp may be reserved to make a seafood stock.

· Wash and thoroughly dry your basil leaves before sautéing them to avoid popping hot oil due to water on the leaves.

· I used Maggi brand sweet chili sauce.

Prep time: 10-40 minutes

Cook time: 10-12 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon coconut oil

2 Cups fresh basil leaves, washed and dried

1-pound raw EZ peel prawns or large shrimp, peeled and deveined as needed

1 Tablespoon Thai style fish sauce

2 Tablespoons Sweet chili sauce

8-10 Fresh garlic cloves, minced

2 Bird’s eye chilies

1 Tablespoon (about 1-inch fresh ginger root) fresh ginger, peeled and minced, or 2 tablespoons prepared “squeezable” ginger root

1 Cup of coconut cream (the thick part which separates to the top of the can)

2 Teaspoons ground turmeric

Lime wedges (optional)

Part one: Heat over high heat a medium sized sauté pan or wok, when the metal has heated to a level where you can hold your hand 1 inch above the bottom of the pan for only about 1-2 seconds, add the coconut oil. When the oil has melted (if in a solid state), add the basil leaves and immediately after, add the prawns to the pan.

Part two: When the first side of the prawns in contact with the pan has started to turn pink and opaque, flip or toss them to turn them over and immediately add your ginger, chilies and garlic to the pan. When the ginger and garlic turn more fragrant, add your sauces, coconut cream and turmeric. Stir and remove immediately from heat.

Part three: Serve hot, with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Serving suggestion: I enjoyed this dish served over cooked Thai jasmine rice with some steamed broccoli.

Tiny chefs at home? They can help:

· Measure ingredients

· Pull basil leaves off the plant

· Peel the ginger using a spoon

· Squeeze limes

Nutrition information: Calculated including the optional lime wedges.

Total Calories: 231

Total Fat: 14 g

Cholesterol: 145 mg

Sodium: 607 mg

Total Carbohydrates: 7 g

Sugars: 2 g

Protein: 18 g

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.