Shrimp in Spicy Coconut Milk

Time

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min · 30 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   For paste: To a food processor with motor running, add paste ingredients, one at a time, through feed tube, and puree mixture to a paste.

2. 2

   Shell shrimp, leaving tail segment intact, and devein. In a colander, rinse shrimp and drain well.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet over moderately low heat until hot. Cook paste in oil, stirring until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

   5 min
4. 4

   Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened. Stir in coconut milk, brown sugar and salt and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Add shrimp and lime juice and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve shrimp with rice.

   5 min

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