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Chili Shrimp with Basil 2 servings
1 lb of large shrimp, peeled and deveined pinch of salt to taste 1/2 sweet red pepper 8 chives 2 tbsp unsalted roasted peanuts
SAUCE: 2 tbsp fish sauce 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp water 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp Chinese chili sauce 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Bring a large amount of lightly salted water to a rapid boil and add the Shrimp. Cook the Shrimp for 1-2 minutes. Remove the Shrimp immediately to a bowl of ice water to cool.
Mince the red pepper and chives and place in separate bowls.
Finely chop the peanuts in a food processor and set aside.
Combine the sauce ingredients and mix well.
Lay 1/2 lb of Shrimp on each plate. Top with Peanut mixture, red peppers, chives, and sauce.
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