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Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk
Ingredients
1
lb
shrimp
peeled and deveined
1
tsp
extra virgin olive oil
1
red bell pepper
julienned
4
scallions
thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1/2
cup
cilantro
4
cloves
garlic
minced
kosher salt
to taste
1/2
tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
to taste
1
lb
diced tomatoes
14
oz
can coconut milk
1/4
cup
lime juice
Instructions
In a medium pot, heat oil on low. Add red peppers and sauté until soft (about 4 minutes). Add scallion whites, 1/4 cup cilantro, red pepper flakes and garlic. Cook 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and cook until no longer runny.
Add the coconut milk and salt to taste, cover and simmer on low about 10 minutes to let the flavors blend together and to thicken the sauce.
Add shrimp and cook 5 minutes. Add lime juice.
To serve, divide equally among 4 bowls and top with scallions and cilantro.
Notes
Adapted from Fine Cooking