Thai Basil Shrimp

By polloazul

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons safflower oil
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons red curry paste
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chilies
• 2 ” piece of lemongrass, cut in half lengthwise
• 15 ounces coconut milk
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 3/4 pound shrimp, cleaned & shells removed
• 1/4 pound snap peas -or- snow peas
• Juice of half a lime [approx. 2 Tablespoons]
• 1 Tablespoon fish sauce -or- to taste*
• 2 sprigs of Thai basil, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and fry ginger, garlic, crushed chilies and red curry paste until fragrant.

2. Add lemon grass, coconut milk and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer.

3. Add shrimp and peas, cook until shrimp are opaque and pea pods are tender, approx. 5 minutes.

4. Add lime juice and fish sauce to taste, serve garnished with basil. Serves two.