Shrimp Braised in Coconut Milk Recipe

Name: Shrimp Braised in Coconut Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (about 28); 1 quart water; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Salt; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups canned whole tomatoes; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk; 1/2 cup sliced scallion greens; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro sprigs; Serving suggestions: cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (about 28)
1 quart water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups canned whole tomatoes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup sliced scallion greens
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro sprigs
Serving suggestions: cooked rice

1
Peel and de-vein shrimp and reserve shells.
2
In a small saucepan simmer shells in water 15 minutes and pour shrimp broth through a sieve into a large measuring cup.
3
Discard shells.
4
While shells are simmering, in a bowl combine shrimp, lime juice, and salt, to taste, and chill, covered.
5
In a large saucepan cook garlic, pepper and onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Drain, seed, and chop tomatoes.
7
Add flour to onion mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
8
Stir in tomatoes, coconut milk, and 2 cups shrimp broth (reserving remainder for another use if desired) and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes.
9
Add shrimp to vegetable mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
10
Sprinkle shrimp mixture with scallions and cilantro and serve over rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (about 28), 1 quart water, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, Salt, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Braised in Coconut Milk falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Braised in Coconut Milk

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