Ingredients
3tbsppeanut oil,or canola
1medium onion
1garlic clove
1jalapeno
½tbspfresh ginger,minced
1½tbspmild curry powder
28ozItalian peeled tomatoes,(1 can)
14ozunsweetened coconut milk,(1 can)
1tspsugar
salt and freshly ground pepper
1¼lbslarge shrimp,shelled and deveined
¼cupcilantro,very coarsely chopped
Preparation
In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil until shimmering.
Add the onion, garlic, jalapeño, and ginger and cook for about 5 minutes over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened.
Add the curry powder and cook until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes and their juices, coconut milk, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Simmer over moderate heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of peanut oil until almost smoking.
Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly browned but not cooked through.
Add the coconut-curry sauce to the skillet and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until it is thickened and the shrimp are just cooked through.
Stir in the cilantro and serve.
Serve With: Steamed white or brown rice and lime wedges.