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CREAM COCONUT SHRIMP

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INGREDIENTS:

* 2 tablespoons olive oil

* 2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, with or without tail

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

* 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

* 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

* 4 garlic cloves, minced

* 8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

* ΒΌ teaspoon ground ginger

* 1 (14-ounce can) diced tomatoes

* 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk (shake can). before opening)

* Lime juice, for serving

* Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Chopped fresh basil, for garnish

 INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. High heat.
  • Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and paprika.

3.Add shrimp to  hot oil and fry 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.

  • Remove the shrimp from the pan and set them aside.
  • Clean the pan, place it over medium heat and add the remaining olive oil.6.Into the hot oil add the onions and cook for 3 minutes until soft.
  • Add garlic, basil and ginger; Cook for 20 seconds or until fragrant.

8.Add the diced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes or until  softened.

9.Add coconut milk and cook over low heat; Let simmer for another 5 minutes.

  • Add the shrimp to the coconut milk and cook for another minute or until heated through.11. Remove from heat.
  • Squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp.

13.Garnish with coriander and basil.

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