Monday, June 23, 2008

Shrimp and Pineapple Curry Recipe


This delicious curry exudes exciting Thai aromas and flavors. It looks very impressive, yet it takes only a few minutes to prepare and cook. It has the perfect partner in jasmine rice, but you could also serve it with coconut rice.

Recipe: (Serves 4)

2 cups coconut cream
1/2 fresh pineapple peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
12 oz/350 g raw jumbo shrimp
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Edible flower, to garnish
Steamed jasmine rice, to serve

Method:

Place the coconut cream, pineapple, curry paste, fish sauce, and sugar in a large skillet. Heat gently over medium heat until almost boiling. Shell and devein the shrimp. Add the shrimp and chopped cilantro and let simmer gently for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked. Garnish with a fresh edible flower and serve with steamed jasmine rice.

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