THAI STYLE SHRIMP

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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.

Provided by Colleen Moir

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Combine the garlic, ginger, jalapeno, salt and turmeric in the container of a food processor or blender. Process to a smooth paste. Set aside.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 501.7 mg, Sugar 3 g