Shrimp In Spicy Coconut Milk

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This shrimp dish is fantastic! I keep taking small 'tastes' of the sauce. salt has been adjusted because of previous typo.

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Steps

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For paste: to a food processor with motor running , add paste ingredients , one at a time , through feed tube , and puree mixture to a paste.

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Shell shrimp , leaving tail segment intact , and devein.

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In a colander , rinse shrimp and drain well.

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Heat a large skillet over moderately low heat until hot.

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Cook paste in oil , stirring until fragrant , about 5 minutes.

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Add onions and cook , stirring , until softened.

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Stir in coconut milk , brown sugar and salt and bring to a boil.

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Add shrimp and lime juice and cook over moderate heat , stirring occasionally , until shrimp are just cooked through , about 5 minutes.

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Serve shrimp with rice.

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Ingredients

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dried red chilies, fresh ginger, garlic, macadamia nuts, ground cumin, turmeric, large shrimp, red onions, corn oil, canned unsweetened coconut milk, light brown sugar, salt, fresh lime juice, steamed rice