Shrimp and Basil Stir Fry
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 Fresno chiles coarsely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves smashed
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp. fish sauce
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 Tbsp. vegetable or grapeseed oil divided
- 1 lb. large shrimp peeled, deveined
- 2 cups basil leaves about 1 bunch
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Blend chiles, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, salt, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a blender until smooth. Transfer marinade to a medium bowl and add shrimp; toss to coat. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Just when oil begins to smoke and working in batches if needed, add shrimp, leaving marinade behind, and cook, turning once, until lightly charred around the edges, about 1 minute per side. Remove pan from heat. Add basil and toss vigorously until basil is wilted.
- Transfer shrimp mixture to a platter. Serve with lime wedges alongside.