Spicy Shrimp with Basil

• 1 teaspoon white peppercorns
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 or 2 fresh Thai or serrano chiles, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound medium or large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup holy basil leaves, or 1/2 cup torn Italian basil leaves plus 1/2 cup torn mint leaves

1. In a small dry skillet, toast the peppercorns over moderate heat just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Transfer to a mortar and coarsely crush.
3. Add the garlic, cilantro, ginger, chiles, lime zest and salt and pound to a coarse paste.
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet.
5. Add the paste and stir-fry over high heat for 30 seconds.
6. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until opaque throughout, about 2 minutes.
7. Stir in the soy sauce.
8. Transfer to a bowl, add the basil and serve.

white peppercorns, garlic, cilantro, fresh ginger, fresh thai, lime zest, salt, vegetable oil, shrimp, soy sauce, holy basil

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spicy-shrimp-with-basil (may not work)