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Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry

Source bonappetit.com
Yield 4 servings
Date added 28 May 2026

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Transfer shrimp mixture to a platter. Serve with lime wedges alongside.