Steamed shrimp curry

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Shallot, peeled and minced
1teaspoonMinced jalapeno pepper
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonSugar, granulated
1teaspoonCurry powder
¼teaspoonGround turmeric
3tablespoonsUnsweeted coconut milk
24Lg shirmp, peeled and devein ed (3/4 lb)
24Sm basil leaves, preferable thai basil

Directions

Combine the shallot, chili, salt, sugar, curry, and turmeric in a mortar or food processor and make a paste. In a large, shallow bowl, mix paste with coconut milk. Add shrimp, coat well. Marinate 20 minutes at room temperature. Heat water in saucepan, wok, or steamer.

Place shrimp in single layer in steamer basket, cover and steam till just pink, 3-5 minutes. Remove shrimp and arrange on plate, garnish with basil leaf.

Yield: 4-6 appetizer servings