Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 3 Fresno chiles, coarsely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, smashed
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2Tbsp. fish sauce
• 1tsp. kosher salt
• 4Tbsp. vegetable or grapeseed oil, divided
• 1lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 2cups 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.