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Green Curry Shrimp

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • large deep skillet

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspooncoconut oil
  • 4 smallscallions whites and greens separated, chopped
  • 1 tablespoonThai green curry paste or more to taste
  • 2 clovesgarlic minced
  • 1 poundshrimp peeled and deveined (from 1 1/4 lbs unpeeled)
  • 6 ounceslight canned coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoonsThai fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh basil chopped
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon coconut oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Add the chopped scallion whites and 1 tablespoon Thai green curry paste to the hot oil; sauté, stirring, about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the minced garlic and 1 pound peeled, deveined shrimp to the pan; season with salt to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, about 2–3 minutes, until the shrimp begin to turn pink and opaque.
  • Pour in 6 ounces light canned coconut milk and add 2 teaspoons Thai fish sauce; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Simmer 2–3 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are fully cooked through and the sauce is slightly reduced.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped scallion greens and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil.
  • Taste and adjust salt if needed, then serve immediately.