Shrimp In Coconut Milk Recipe

Name: Shrimp In Coconut Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cooking oil; 2 onions, chopped fine; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 1/8 teaspoon turmeric; 1 cup drained whole canned tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (from a 15-ounce can); 2 1/2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk (from two 15-ounce cans); 1/2 cup water; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled; 3/4 cup chopped cilantro; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup cooking oil
2 onions, chopped fine
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup drained whole canned tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (from a 15-ounce can)
2 1/2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk (from two 15-ounce cans)
1/2 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled
3/4 cup chopped cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving

1
In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
2
Add the coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, water, and salt and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook at a low boil, stirring frequently, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
3
Add the shrimp to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just done, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Serve with the lime wedges.
4
Wine Recommendation: Sparkling wines go well with a wide variety of dishes. For an unexpected treat with this exotic curry, serve a good-quality bubbly from California.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup cooking oil, 2 onions, chopped fine, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Shrimp 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 In Coconut Milk

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