THAI COCONUT SHRIMP CURRY

SHRIMP:

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
 
COCONUT CURRY:

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
1 bell pepper, sliced
4 garlic cloves, grated
1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
3 Tablespoons mild red curry paste
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 Tablespoon fish sauce
1 can (14 oz.) coconut milk, full fat
Juice from 1/2 lime
1 teaspoon sriracha, optional
Handful of torn Thai basil
Toppings: scallions, cilantro, fried onions, chili pepper

1.    Get all the prep done before you start cooking.  Add shrimp, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, turmeric, garlic powder and white pepper to a bowl. Stir to combine, set aside.

2.    Grate the ginger and garlic cloves.  Finely chop the shallot and slice the bell pepper.

3.    Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over high.  Place shrimp in a single layer.  Sear, 1 minutes per side.  Remove from skillet.

4.    In the same skillet, add bell pepper.  Sauté for 5 minutes, or until it starts to soften.  Add garlic, ginger and shallot.  Cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.  Deglaze with chicken broth, simmer for 2 minutes while stirring and scraping up the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.

5.    Stir in red curry paste.  Add brown sugar, turmeric, cumin, coriander, white pepper, soy sauce, and fish sauce.  Cook for 1 minute, stir frequently.  Pour in coconut milk and bring to a boil.  Simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.

6.    Add lime juice, sriracha and Thai basil.  Stir to combine.  Toss in shrimp, simmer for no longer than 1 minute.  Top with cilantro leaves, fried onions and chili pepper.  Serve with a crunchy cucumber salad and steamed rice.

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