SHRIMP AND BASIL STIR-FRY

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Why buy a whole bunch of basil for just one sprig? Here, two huge handfuls are wilted into charred shrimp for a sweet fragrance that offsets the spicy marinade.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Appetizer     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp     Basil     Stir-Fry     Soy Free     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Pescatarian

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Fresno chiles, coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 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)

Steps:

  • Blend chiles, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, salt, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a blender until smooth. Transfer marinade to a medium bowl; add shrimp and toss to coat. Let sit 10 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Working in batches if needed to avoid crowding the pan, transfer shrimp to skillet, leaving marinade behind, and cook until deeply browned around the edges and flesh is opaque, about 1 minute per side. Remove pan from heat and add basil; toss vigorously until basil is wilted.
  • Transfer shrimp mixture to plates. Serve with rice and lime wedges alongside.

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