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Thai Style Shrimp


"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."
Original recipe yield: 4 servings.
Prep Time:
10 Minutes
Cook Time:
20 Minutes
Ready In:
30 Minutes
Servings:
4

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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  • 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

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.