Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry
by Andy Baraghani
summerdinnerquickfarmers' market
Yield: 4 servingsPrep: Prep: 10 minutesCook: Cook: 2 minutesTotal: Total: 12 minutes
Ingredients
You have 3 of 9
produce
- ○lime wedges(for serving)
- ✓6 clovesgarlic(smashed)
- ○3Fresno chiles(coarsely chopped)
- ○2 cupsbasil leaves
protein
- ○1 lbshrimp(peeled, deveined)
pantry staple
- ○1 tspkosher salt
- ✓1/4 cupsugar
- ✓2 Tbspfish sauce
other
- ○4 Tbspvegetable or grapeseed oil(divided)
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.
My notes
This recipe is part of the Healthyish Farmers’ Market Challenge.