Red Curry Shrimp

serves 4
Thai Kitchen recipe

Ingredients:
1 (14 oz) can Coconut milk
2 T Red Curry paste
1 T brown sugar
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 c assorted veggies (like snap peas, bamboo shoots, red bell pepper)
1/4 c Thai basil (optional)
2 T Thai Kitchen Fish sauce
Fresh red chiles, thinly sliced (optional)

Directions:
Bring milk to simmer on medium heat. Stir in curry paste & sugar until well blended; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 mins. Stir in shrimp & veggies. Cook 3-5 mins or until shrimp turn pink & veggies are tender-crisp. Stir in basil & fish sauce. Serve with rice (a recipe for Thai Rice can be found here) Garnish with additional basil & chiles if desired.

Note: Thai basil has dark green leaves with purple stem and has a licorice flavor. If unavailable, substitute Italian basil.