SHRIMP IN GINGER COCONUT CREAM

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This recipe was originally from "The Simpler the Better: Sensational Home Cooking in three Easy Steps" but I found it in our local newspaper. You can use precooked shrimp and add it after the sauce has thickened. Serve over cooked rice.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Coconut

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed, if frozen)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk
salt, to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste
chopped cilantro (optional)
lime wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add red pepper and ginger and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add shrimp and coconut milk, cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque inside and pink outside.
  • Remove shrimp and red pepper with a slotted spoon and reserve.
  • Bring sauce to a boil over medium high heat, cook, stiring occasionally, 3-5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Season with salt and cayenne, remove from heat, stir in shrimp and red pepper.
  • If desired, garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

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