Coconut Curry Shrimp (mchuzi Wa Kamba)

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 -2 1/2 lbs shrimp (peeled)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 red bell peppers (chopped-green pepper can be substituted)
• 7 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup tomato (seeded & chopped)
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 2 -3 teaspoons garam masala (curry powder)
• 1 -2 tablespoon tamarind paste (lemon juice can be substituted)

Recipe

• 1 heat 2 t. oil in skillet over high heat, sear shrimp for a few seconds, add salt and pepper; reduce heat to medium, add onion and peppers, saute until translucent; add garlic and saute 1-2 minute more.
• 2 add tomatoes, coconut milk,curry, tamarind paste, salt & pepper, bring to a boil; then reduce to low for 6-8 minute.
• 3 serve with rice or boiled potatoes.