Red Thai Curry with Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp red curry paste
• 14 oz full-fat coconut milk
• 1 whole red bell pepper, sliced
• 8 oz bamboo shoots, drained(optional)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup fresh Thai basil leaves(optional)
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the red curry paste and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in half of the coconut milk and stir until the oil begins to separate from the paste.

4. 4

   Add the remaining coconut milk, bell peppers, and bamboo shoots. Simmer for 5 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.

5. 5

   Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar.

6. 6

   Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.

7. 7

   Remove from heat, stir in the lime juice and Thai basil.

8. 8

   Serve hot over jasmine rice.