Herbed-and-sweetened shrimp

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupWater
2tablespoonsDark brown sugar
2tablespoonsGinger root -- peeled and minced
1tablespoonFish sauce
½teaspoonCracked pepper
2clovesGarlic -- minced
1poundsLarge shrimp -- peeled and deveined
3tablespoonsFresh basil -- thinly sliced
½teaspoonFresh lime juice
3cupsHot cooked jasmine rice
Or other long-grain white
Ri

Directions

Recipe by: Cooking Light, Jan/Feb 1995 Combine first 6 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet; stir well. Place over high heat, and cook 5 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp is done, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in basil and lime juice. Serve over rice.

Typed by Olivia Liebermann

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