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PEANUT COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP

Peanut Coconut Curry Shrimp tastes like a dream! Made with peanut and coconut milk—and topped with fresh basil and cilantro. It’s comfort in a bowl. Serve over noodles or rice! 
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 7

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp (Tail-On) - you can also use tail-off
  • 4 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cloves chopped fresh garlic Minced is ok, but fresh is best!
  • 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • 1/2 sliced white onion sliced
  • ¾ cup Elmhurst Milked Peanuts™
  • 1 cup coconut milk approximately 1 can
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 4 tablespoons ponzu sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • chopped basil leaves, cilantro, and green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place shrimp in a bowl with oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, and salt.
  • Toss to coat and set to the side.
  • Heat a 10 to 12-inch skillet over medium high heat with 1 tablespoon of oil.
  • Add garlic, onion, red bell pepper, and cook until softened (about 3-5 minutes). Set aside.
  • Cook shrimp in another skillet until they are pink (opaque). Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, add peanut milk, coconut milk, peanut butter, red curry paste, ponzu sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar to make a mixture and stir well.
  • Transfer cooked garlic, onions, and red pepper to 10-12 inch skillet, then add your peanut milk mixture.
  • Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half.
  • Add shrimp to skillet with chopped basil.
  • Garnish with chopped green onion, basil, and cilantro.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition
Calories: 240 cal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 20 | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 272mg | Dietary Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 8% | Vitamin C: 25% | Calcium: 15% | Iron: 8%
Keyword seafood
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