Creamy Coconut Shrimp


 Creamy Coconut Shrimp

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Creamy Coconut Shrimp
INGREDIENTS
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
* 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
* 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
* ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
* 1 (14-oz can) diced tomatoes, well drained
* 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk, (shake can before opening)
* Lime juice, to serve
* Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
* Chopped fresh basil, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS :
1.Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
2. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3.Add shrimp to the hot oil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
4 .Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
5.Wipe down the skillet, set it over medium-high heat and add remaining olive oil.
6.To the heated oil add the onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened.
7. Stir in garlic, basil, and ginger; cook for 20 seconds, or until fragrant.
8.Add diced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, or until just softened.
9.Stir in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer; continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
10.Add shrimp to the coconut milk and cook for 1 more minute, or until heated through.
11.Remove from heat.
12.Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp.
13.Garnish with cilantro and basil.