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Thai Style Shrimp

SUBMITTED BY: Colleen Moir PHOTO BY: lillpup

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 18 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2004 by JHUBB
Although this wasn't bad, I was disappointed. I followed the recipe to the T, except I used a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2007 by MRS. J
I thought this was a wonderful recipe and would make it again. I did not have turmeric so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2006 by Eileen in UT
This was just an "okay" dish that I will probably not make again. I too could not get a paste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2005 by christine
this is my favorite dish to cook. i substitute the turmeric with ground cumin, simmer at a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2005 by NEL
I enjoyed this recipe quite a bit. Served it over rice noodles, which sopped up the yummy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by Richard
Recipe had a very nice flavor. I would recommend leaving the seeds in the jalapeno to spice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2005 by Suki
a nice and simple dish. i found it very satisfying! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by REBECCASTUBBS
Fantastic! I used tofu instead of shrimp and added a few serrano chili peppers to spice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by lillpup
Tasted like a dish you would pay $10 for at a Thai restaurant. Coconut and spices go well... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2007 by Hulakittenkiki