SHRIMP BRAISED IN COCONUT MILK

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Categories     Braise     Quick & Easy     Coconut     Shrimp     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound large shrimp (about 14)
2 cups water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove
1/2 red bell pepper
1 medium onion
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup canned whole tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup sliced scallion greens
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro springs
Accompaniment if desired:coconut rice

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp and reserve shells. In a small saucepan simmer shells in 2 cups water 15 minutes and pour shrimp broth through a sieve into a large measuring cup. Discard shells.
  • While shells are simmering, in a bowl combine shrimp, lime juice, and salt to taste and chill, covered. Chop garlic and thinly slice bell pepper, and onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain, seed, and chop tomatoes.
  • Add flour to onion mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, coconut milk, and 1 cup shrimp broth (reserving remainder for another use if desired) and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Add shrimp to vegetable mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle shrimp mixture with scallions and cilantro and serve over rice.

Muhammad Tayyab
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This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover.


Mmasechaba Love
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Palesa Fresh
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


sk sumon
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I love the combination of shrimp and coconut milk.


Saiful Hoque
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests.


Anwar Hasan
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I highly recommend this recipe! It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Rosemary Kwofie
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This dish is a winner! The shrimp are tender and juicy, and the coconut milk sauce is creamy and flavorful.


ANAHUCHI NDUKWE
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to cook shrimp.


K. Osei Agyarko
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This dish is a must-try! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the coconut milk sauce is divine.


Robert Beyond
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


NAVY K
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut milk sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Neil Hernandez
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tenzin Jamtsho
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the coconut milk sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Towid Ahmadi
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the coconut milk sauce is delicious. It's a great dish for a party or a weeknight meal.


adrian gjoka
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This dish is a favorite in my house! The shrimp are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Melandi Denton
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the coconut milk sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Nakiranda Leticia
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut milk sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bobby Jahcure
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Alicious Acquah
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut milk sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.