Thai Style Shrimp

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A dish made in half an hour! Plump shrimp are sauteed quickly and then simmered in coconut milk infused with garlic and ginger. Serve with white rice and steamed broccoli for a luscious quick dinner.

Submitted by Colleen Moir
Updated on July 5, 2022
Thai style shrimp
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled

  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root

  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced

  • 1 cup coconut milk

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions

  1. Combine the garlic, ginger, jalapeno, salt and turmeric in the container of a food processor or blender. Process to a smooth paste. Set aside.

  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until translucent, stirring frequently. Mix in the spice paste, and cook for a few minutes to release the oils.

  3. Add shrimp, and cook for a few minutes until pink, then add the tomatoes and coconut milk. Cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove the lid and simmer an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce. Stir in the fresh basil during the last minute of cooking.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289 Calories
20g Fat
8g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 289
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 12g 61%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 502mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 510mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.