Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Fish & Seafood recipes category.

West African Shrimp Recipe.

Ingredients:

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 TBSP grated fresh gingerroot
1 TBSP olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (1366 ounces) coconut milk
2 TBSPs tomato paste
1/2 TSP salt
2 TSPs cornstarch
1 TBSP cold water
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
Hot cooked rice
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Recipe Instructions:

Place garlic, ginger and oil in a large skillet.
Cook and stir over medium-low heat 5-7 minutes or until fragrant.
Add tomatoes, coconut milk, tomato paste and salt; bring to a boil.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into tomato mixture.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

Add shrimp.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
Serve with rice and, if desired, cilantro.

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