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Spicy Thai Chili Shrimp

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Jackie Shao
San Francisco
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20 min
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This easy shrimp recipe is packed full of flavor, can be substituted with any chilis you might have on hand, and is a crowd pleaser for any weeknight meal.

Pair with some rice and sautéed greens, and you'll have a quick, healthy meal in minutes. If you're hosting a dinner party or cocktail party, place these on a bamboo skewer, and you'll have a spicy, delicious appetizer. Feel free to skip the chilis if you prefer no spice, and it'll be just as delicious.

Ingredients

1
lb (pound)
jumbo shrimp
peeled and deveined
2
tablespoons
fish sauce
I prefer the red boat brand
2
tablespoons
granulated sugar
1
teaspoon
kosher salt
6
cloves
garlic
smashed
1/4
cup
neutral oil
eg. canola, grapeseed, avocado oil
4
each
thai chilis
stems removed - can substitute with 2 jalapeños or 2 fresno chilis
1
each
thai basil leaves
optional

Directions

Step 1

Combine fish sauce, sugar, salt, oil, chilis, and garlic in a blender and blend until smooth. There should be no large chunks of garlic, and chilis should be broken down completely.

Step 2

Toss marinade with shrimp and let sit for at least 10 minutes, or up to 24 hours.

Step 3

Heat pan on high heat and wait for the pan to get very hot. Add 1 tbsp of oil, then immediately add the shrimp and sear shrimp for 1 -2 minutes (depending on the size of your shrimp), or just until it just changes color. Flip, and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.

Step 4

Add the basil leaves to the pan on medium high heat, and stir until wilted. Turn off the heat and add the shrimp back in. Mix together, then serve and enjoy!

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