Thai Basil Tilapia Stir-Fry: A Flavor-Packed 20-Minute Dinner

If you've never cooked with Thai basil, you're in for a treat. It has this incredible anise-and-mint flavor that transforms a simple stir-fry into something unforgettable. This Thai basil tilapia stir-fry is one of my favorite fast dinners — the kind I make when I'm hungry, a little impatient, and want something that tastes like it came from a restaurant. Tilapia gets quickly seared in a hot pan, then tossed with garlic, chilies, bell peppers, and a savory-sweet sauce, finished with a big handful of Thai basil that wilts into the most fragrant thing imaginable. It's ready in about 20 minutes, which is faster than delivery, and it's endlessly adaptable. Serve it over jasmine rice and dinner is done.

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets (about 5–6 oz each), cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2–3 Thai bird chilies, sliced (or 1 teaspoon chili flakes)
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup snap peas or green beans
• 1 small onion, sliced
• For the sauce:
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 large handful fresh Thai basil leaves
• Steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

1. Toss the tilapia chunks with cornstarch until lightly coated. This helps them stay tender
   
   

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