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.