Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry

Name: Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 3 Fresno chiles, coarsely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, smashed; ¼ cup sugar; 2 Tbsp. fish sauce; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 4 Tbsp. vegetable or grapeseed oil, divided; 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 2 cups basil leaves (about 1 bunch); Lime wedges (for serving)

Why buy a whole bunch of basil for just one sprig? Here, two huge handfuls are wilted into charred shrimp for a sweet fragrance that offsets the spicy marinade.

3 Fresno chiles, coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, smashed
¼ cup sugar
2 Tbsp. fish sauce
1 tsp. kosher salt
4 Tbsp. vegetable or grapeseed oil, divided
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 cups basil leaves (about 1 bunch)
Lime wedges (for serving)