Dinner | Fish/Seafood | Main
Thai Shrimp and Basil
Thai Shrimp and Basil
Ingredients
- 3 Fresno chiles, coarsely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons neutral oil such as grapeseed oil, divided
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 handful fresh Thai basil leaves
- lime wedges, for serving
- Thai chilies, optional garnish
Instructions
- Blend Fresno chiles, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, salt, and 3 tablespoons 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 tablespoon 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 2 minutes per side. Remove pan from heat.
- Transfer shrimp mixture to a platter. Add basil, squeeze fresh lime juice, and finish with Thai chilies, if desired. Enjoy!