Broiled Snapper With Herbs Recipe

• 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamarind from a pliable block
• 1/2 c. cool water
• 2 sm shallots
• 3 clv garlic
• 2 tsp finely minced cleaned fresh cilantro
• 1 Tbsp. Asian fish sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 x six oz red snapper fillets with skin
• 2 x scallions
• 1 med fresh red chilies (1 to 3" long)
• 2 Tbsp. fresh whole basil leaves or possibly small fresh regular basil leaves

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