This Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry from the Bon Appetit's kitchen.... is phenomenal.

There’s so much more you can do with your basil than making pesto! Just toss a bunch in a hot pan as the finishing touch for charred shrimp that’s been flavored with a spicy, garlicky marinade, resulting in a fuss-free summertime dinner.

Like most Thai dishes, this is quick and easy to make, and you can have this on the table about 10-15 minutes after getting started. This dish is often made with sweet basil in the west, although Krapow basil is the correct choice and is well worth searching out for an authentic taste.

This is One of the most popular street dishes in Thailand and is made with fragrant basil leaves and a combination of protein (chicken, pork or seafood) and vegetables. This is the seafood version, and it's simply a stupendous dish. Here it's made with shrimp, but any seafood would work equally well, or a combination of shrimp and mussels, for example. It's usually quite spicy with red chili blended in the marinade. In addition, it's common to serve this dish with rice and a fried egg. If you're ready to take on a true Thai dish, give this one a whirl -- you won't be disappointed!

INGREDIENTS:

3 Fresno chiles, coarsely chopped

6 garlic cloves, smashed

¼ cup sugar

2 Tbsp. fish sauce

4 Tbsp. vegetable or grapeseed oil, divided

1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more

1 lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined

2 cups basil leaves (about 1 bunch)

Lime wedges (for serving)

RECIPE PREPARATION:

Blend chiles, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, 3 Tbsp. oil, and 1 tsp. salt in a blender until smooth. Transfer marinade to a medium bowl and add shrimp; toss to coat. Let sit 10 minutes…..and if you have time then for 30 minutes.

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.

Transfer shrimp mixture to a platter. Serve with lime wedges alongside.