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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.