Thai Style Shrimp
Description
A dish made in half an hour! Plump shrimp are sauteed quickly and then simmered in coconut milk infused with garlic and ginger. Serve with white rice and steamed broccoli for a luscious quick dinner.
Ingredients
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4 cloves garlic, peeled
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1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root
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1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
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2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
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1 cup coconut milk
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Directions
1
Combine the garlic, ginger, jalapeno, salt and turmeric in the container of a food processor or blender. Process to a smooth paste. Set aside.
2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until translucent, stirring frequently. Mix in the spice paste, and cook for a few minutes to release the oils.
3
Add shrimp, and cook for a few minutes until pink, then add the tomatoes and coconut milk. Cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove the lid and simmer an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce. Stir in the fresh basil during the last minute of cooking.