Avoiding Additives and Preservatives

Cock brand fish sauce has no preservatives. Look for frozen shrimp with no additives. If buying fresh shrimp, check to make sure it has not been treated with a preservative.

Marinate shrimp in mixture of chiles, garlic, fish sauce, salt and sugar

Stir fry shrimp until cooked through and beginning to brown

Toss in basil, stir until it wilts and serve

Ingredients:

3 hot chiles, such as jalapeno, coarsely chopped

6 garlic cloves, smashed

¼ cup (60 ml) sugar

2 Tbsp. (30 ml) fish sauce

1 tsp. (5 ml) kosher salt

4 Tbsp. (60 ml) vegetable or grapeseed oil, divided

1 lb. (454 g) large shrimp, peeled, deveined

2 cups (500 ml) basil leaves (about 1 bunch)

Lime wedges (for serving)

Preparation:

Blend chiles, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, salt, and 3 Tbsp. (45 ml) oil in a blender until smooth. Transfer marinade to a medium bowl and add shrimp; toss to coat. Let sit 10 minutes.

Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) 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. Serves 4.

From Bon Appetit