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 ⓘ
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.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
505
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).