Thai Shrimp and Pasta
February 6, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Supper, fried
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Thai Shrimp and Pasta -This tasty, terrific, thai shrimp pasta recipe is simply divine. A whole pound of succculent shrimp is used, and cooked stove top into a simple, distinctive, creamy, sweet thai sauce that is unlike any other. Fabulous fresh herbs and chunky, red tomatoes add even more flavor and color to this quick, easy Thai recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Thai Shrimp and Pasta
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1 cup sliced red onion
1 to 2 teaspoons green or red Thai curry paste
1 can (14.5 oz) organic diced or fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil or basil leaves
Directions to make Thai Shrimp and Pasta
Step 1:In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp and onion in oil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in curry paste; cook 1 minute.
Step 2:Stir in tomatoes, lime juice and brown sugar. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk and basil. Heat over low heat until hot. Serve with your favorite pasta.