Asian Coconut-Milk Shrimp
Asian Coconut-Milk Shrimp
Asian Coconut-Milk Shrimp
© John Kernick
Asian Coconut-Milk Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
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1 medium shallot, very finely chopped
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1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
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1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
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3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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Salt
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1 1/2 pounds shelled and deveined medium shrimp
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2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
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Steamed rice, for serving
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1/4 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the canola oil. When it begins to shimmer, add the chopped shallot and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in the jalapeño and lime zest, then pour in the coconut milk. Add the sugar, season generously with salt and bring to a simmer. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until opaque, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped cilantro. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over steamed rice, sprinkle with the peanuts and serve.
Asian Coconut-Milk Shrimp
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