Thai Style Shrimp

Name: Thai Style Shrimp
Ingredients: 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; 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

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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
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.