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  • Writer's pictureTommy Centola

Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry

I'm always looking for different ways to prepare dishes. Here's a Creole/Cajun twist on a traditional style of Chinese cooking.


1 (13.5oz( can unsweetened coconut milk

2 teaspoons Creole seasoning

2 cloves garlic, grated

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 pounds large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail left on)

1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper (about 1/2 medium bell pepper)

1/2 cup sliced red onion (about 1/4 medium onion)

1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Hot cooked rice, to serve


In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, Creole seasoning, garlic, salt, ginger, and red pepper; set aside (coconut milk may be lumpy, but once you heat it, it will melt.)

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the shrimp, and cook until pink and firm, 2 to 3 minutes, remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining shrimp, remove from skillet, and set aside.

In same skillet, cook bell pepper and onion over medium-high heat until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

In same skillet, brng coconut milk mixture to a boil over medium heat; cook until mixture begins to thicken, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp, bell pepper mixture, basil, lime juice, and mint, stirring until combined. Serve over rice.


Enjoy!!!


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Good Cooking, Good Eating and Good Living!!!

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