Shrimp In Thai Coconut Sauce

jumbo shrimp, shell and tail on

vegetable oil, divided

gloves garlic, minced or pressed

kosher salt

red chili flakes

onion, peeled and sliced

red bell pepper, seeded and sliced

orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced

yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced

coconut milk

high quality fish sauce (start with 4 tablespoons and add more to taste)

peanut butter

lime juice (about ½ large lime, juiced)

brown sugar

ground ginger

basil leaves, chopped

cilantro, chopped

green onion, chopped

Red jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (optional)