Thai Style Shrimp

Thai Style Shrimp -

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.

Ingredients:

 4 cloves garlic, peeled
 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root
 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/2 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:

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