Spicy Shrimp In Coconut Milk

By MizzNezz on March 11, 2002

Photo by Bonnie G #2

92 Reviews

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• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Servings: 4

About This Recipe

"Steamed rice is perfect with this very tasty exotic dish."

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cup drained canned tomato
• 2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk ( from 2 15oz cans)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and cleaned
• 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
• lime wedge ( for serving)

Directions

1. Heat oil in lg skillet on med-hi heat.
2. Add onions and stir cook for 3 minutes.
3. Add garlic and ginger,cook 2 minutes.
4. Add next 5 spices, cook 1 minute.
5. Add tomatoes,cook 1 minute.
6. Add coconut milk,water, and salt, and bring to a simmer.
7. Simmer until thickened 5-10 minutes.
8. Add shrimp, simmer, stirring for 5 minutes.

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