Thai Style Shrimp

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 pound medium shrimp – peeled and deveined
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions

Combine the garlic, ginger, jalapeno, salt and turmeric in the container of a food processor or blender. Process to a smooth paste. Set aside.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until translucent, stirring frequently. Mix in the spice paste, and cook for a few minutes to release the oils.

Add shrimp, and cook for a few minutes until pink, then add the tomatoes and coconut milk. Cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove the lid and simmer an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce. Stir in the fresh basil during the last minute of cooking.