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

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

Shabbir Alam
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This recipe is a taste of heaven! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Hafiz Ahmad
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This recipe is a culinary delight! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Lomi Tala
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This recipe is a work of art! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Sabir 8BallPool
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This recipe is a masterpiece! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Cristalyn Ramos
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This recipe is a grand slam! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Miral Khan
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This recipe is a home run! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


zarouati yasser
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This recipe is a winner! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


M ShahZaib Jutt
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I highly recommend this recipe. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Simone Williams-Brown
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This recipe is a must-try! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Aroni Anjum
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I've tried many Thai shrimp recipes, but this one is by far the best. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Sajid Nadeem
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Shiyam Shiyam
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Kaowser Kobir
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


John Swaim
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful.


Joshua Curley
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


SPM FOREX
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This recipe was a hit at my party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful.


Apam Martin Gideon Abole
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful.


Azhar Hayat
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful.


Mookho Pascalina
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.


amber bucher
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This recipe was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.