SHRIMP BRAISED IN COCONUT MILK
Categories Braise Quick & Easy Coconut Shrimp Gourmet
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Peel and devein shrimp and reserve shells. In a small saucepan simmer shells in 2 cups water 15 minutes and pour shrimp broth through a sieve into a large measuring cup. Discard shells.
- While shells are simmering, in a bowl combine shrimp, lime juice, and salt to taste and chill, covered. Chop garlic and thinly slice bell pepper, and onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain, seed, and chop tomatoes.
- Add flour to onion mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, coconut milk, and 1 cup shrimp broth (reserving remainder for another use if desired) and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Add shrimp to vegetable mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle shrimp mixture with scallions and cilantro and serve over rice.
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Temitope Yakub
[email protected]5/5 stars! This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were succulent and the coconut milk sauce was velvety smooth. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a restaurant-quality meal. Thank you for sharing!
Sarah j c Colhoun
[email protected]Meh. The shrimp were a bit overcooked and the coconut milk sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I'll try it again with some modifications.
Pappa - Jerr
[email protected]I've never braised shrimp in coconut milk before, but this recipe made it easy and delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut milk sauce was flavorful without being too heavy. I added a bit of extra chili pepper for some heat, and it
Hendrik Wepener
[email protected]This coconut shrimp dish was an explosion of flavors! The shrimp were tender and juicy, while the coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy. The combination of spices gave the dish a perfect balance of sweetness, sourness, and heat. I served it with jas