Ingredients for - Thai Style Shrimp

1. Garlic, peeled 4 cloves
2. Fresh ginger root 1 (1 inch) piece
3. Fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded 1
4. Salt ½ teaspoon
5. Ground turmeric ½ teaspoon
6. Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
7. Onion, diced 1 medium
8. Medium shrimp - peeled and deveined 1 pound
9. Tomatoes, seeded and diced 2
10. Coconut milk 1 cup
11. Chopped fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Thai Style Shrimp

1 . Stage

Combine the garlic, ginger, jalapeno, salt and turmeric in the container of a food processor or blender. Process to a smooth paste. Set aside.

2 . Stage

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until translucent, stirring frequently. Mix in the spice paste, and cook for a few minutes to release the oils.

3 . Stage

Add shrimp, and cook for a few minutes until pink, then add the tomatoes and coconut milk. Cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove the lid and simmer an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce. Stir in the fresh basil during the last minute of cooking.