Thai Basil Shrimp

At first glance these eye-catching chile peppers look like red jalapeno. However, they have a different flavor and are less meaty than Jalapeno. Red Fresnos are great roasted and added to salsas. Try grilling them alongside your steaks or in kabobs.

When roasting these they should char, blister, and become soft. Try substituting these in your favorite chile recipes.

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Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons safflower oil
1 ½ Tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 ½ Tablespoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons red curry paste
½ teaspoon crushed red chiles
2” piece of lemongrass, cut in half lengthwise
15 ounces coconut milk
1 Tablespoon sugar
¾ pound shrimp, cleaned & shells removed
¼ pound snap peas -or- snow peas
Juice of half a lime [approx. 2 Tablespoons]
1 Tablespoon fish sauce -or- to taste
2 sprigs of Thai basil, chopped

Instructions:

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and fry ginger, garlic, crushed chilies and red curry paste until fragrant.

Add lemon grass, coconut milk and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Add shrimp and peas, cook until shrimp are opaque and pea pods are tender, approx. 5 minutes.

Add lime juice and fish sauce to taste, serve garnished with basil.

Serves two.

From inspiringtheeveryday.com