Name: Stir-fried seafood with basil
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 gram white fish fillets; 8 mussels; 250 gram uncooked king prawns; 100 gram squid hoods; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 1 large fresh red chilli, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander root; 1/4 cup (60 millilitres) oil; 100 gram scallops; 2 tablespoon oyster sauce; 2 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 medium red capsicum, sliced; 8 green onions, chopped; 1/3 cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Stir-fried seafood with basil

Quick, tasty and packed full of goodness, this fragrant Asian seafood stir-fry is perfect for a weeknight lunch or dinner. You can use whatever combination of seafood you prefer, or even buy a ready mixed selection.

Ingredients

200 gram white fish fillets

8 mussels

250 gram uncooked king prawns

100 gram squid hoods

2 clove garlic, crushed

1 large fresh red chilli, chopped

1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander root

1/4 cup (60 millilitres) oil

100 gram scallops

2 tablespoon oyster sauce

2 tablespoon fish sauce

1 medium red capsicum, sliced

8 green onions, chopped

1/3 cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Method

1.Chop fish into bite-sized pieces. Scrub mussels, remove beards. Shell prawns, leaving tails intact. Cut squid into 6cm squares, score inside surface of squid using a sharp knife.

2.Grind garlic, chilli and coriander to a paste using mortar and pestle. Heat oil in wok, cook paste stirring, about 1 minute, or until fragrant.

3.Add all seafood to wok, stir-fry until seafood is tender.

4.Stir in sauces, capsicum, onion and basil, stir-fry 2 minutes.

5.Seafood can be prepared a day ahead. Best made just before serving. Store, covered, in refrigerator.

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