Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup snow peas
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, season shrimp with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
4. Remove shrimp and set aside.
5. Add garlic and ginger to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute.
6. Add red curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice.
8. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
9. Add bell pepper and snow peas, cooking for 3 minutes.
10. Return shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
11. Stir in fresh basil and remove from heat.
12. Garnish with chopped peanuts and serve with lime wedges.