Thai Style Shrimp

Thai Style Shrimp

Recipe by Colleen Moir from allrecipes.com

30 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 289
  • Carbohydrate: 8g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Sugar: 3g

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