Thai Green Curry Shrimp with Coconut Sauce Recipe

4      Reviews by:    Jamie Jackson   Thai Green Curry Shrimp with Creamy Coconut Sauce Recipe combines shrimp, green curry paste, coconut milk, garlic, green onion, fish sauce, red pepper and basil leaves in creating this delicious Thai shrimp recipe. Food Category:    Seafood Cuisine Origin:    Thai    Servings:2 Calories per Serving:1015 Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   20 Minutes Cook Time:   15 Minutes Total Time:   35 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 Tbl. coconut or vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 3 Tbl. green onion, chopped
• 2 Tbl. green curry paste
• 1 Tbl. fish sauce
• 2 Tbl. coconut sugar
• 1 15 oz. can coconut milk
• 10 fresh basil leaves, torn
• Salt to taste
• 1 lime, sliced for garnish
• Grits or rice

DIRECTIONS

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium low heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the sliced red pepper and the chopped green onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add the curry paste and fry for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the coconut sugar and coconut milk and stir to mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the shrimp to the coconut milk mixture and stir. Remove from heat, set aside covered for 10 minutes.
• Add the torn basil leaves to the dish and gently stir. Serve over grits. Rice may be substituted.

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