Ingredients
2 tablespoons oil
1 small onion, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 small cloves)
2 tablespoons minced ginger (1-inch piece)
1 can (13 1/2 ounces) coconut milk
20 large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled and deveined, tails intact
1/2 small green chile pepper, such as serrano or jalepeno, thinly sliced into rings, seeds removed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
12 fresh cilantro leaves
Preparation
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and saute until translucent.
Add coconut milk, and simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp and chile pepper, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is fully cooked, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
