Spicy Shrimp with Basil Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp with Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon white peppercorns; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 or 2 fresh Thai or serrano chiles, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound medium or large shrimp, shelled and deveined; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 cup holy basil leaves, or 1/2 cup torn Italian basil leaves plus 1/2 cup torn mint leaves

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon white peppercorns
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 or 2 fresh Thai or serrano chiles, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound medium or large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup holy basil leaves, or 1/2 cup torn Italian basil leaves plus 1/2 cup torn mint leaves

1
In a small dry skillet, toast the peppercorns over moderate heat just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2
Transfer to a mortar and coarsely crush.
3
Add the garlic, cilantro, ginger, chiles, lime zest and salt and pound to a coarse paste.
4
Heat the oil in a large skillet.
5
Add the paste and stir-fry over high heat for 30 seconds.
6
Add the shrimp and stir-fry until opaque throughout, about 2 minutes.
7
Stir in the soy sauce.
8
Transfer to a bowl, add the basil and serve.

275

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon white peppercorns, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp with Basil falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Shrimp with Basil

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