Coconut Garlic Shrimp

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If you love caribbean food, then this is for you. its good for you, and definately full of flavor! i hope you like it as much as i do!

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Steps

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Precook the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat until barely pink.

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Let cool and peel , set aside for later.

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In a large skillet , mix the olive oil and butter and heat until the butter has melted.

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Stir in the garlic , scallions , and ginger and make sure everything is coated evenly.

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Saut over medium-low heat until the garlic and scallions are soft but not brown.

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Stir in the rum , and lime juice.

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Cook for one minute , and then add the tabasco sauce , garlic pepper , and coconut milk , stirring well.

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Reduce heat and cook for two minutes.

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Meanwhile combine the cornstarch with the 2 tablespoons of water and mix to make a paste.

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When you are done combine the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and stir well.

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Add the shrimp and cook for a minute or two until the sauce slightly thickens.

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Serve right away over white rice , and enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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large shrimp, olive oil, butter, minced garlic cloves, scallions, fresh ginger, rum, fresh lime juice, coconut milk, garlic pepper seasoning, cornstarch, water, tabasco sauce