Asian Coconut-milk Shrimp

Total Time: 16 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 shallot, finely sliced
• 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
• 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• salt
• 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, heat the canola oil. when it begins to shimmer, add the chopped shallot and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 1 minute.
• 2 stir in the jalapeno and lime zest, then pour in the coconut milk. add the sugar and season generously with salt and bring to a simmer.
• 3 add the shrimp and cook. stirring frequently, until opaque, about 5 minutes. stir in the chopped cilantro.
• 4 spoon the shrimp and the sauce over steamed rice. sprinkle with the peanuts and serve.