Rum Shrimp Curry

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (26-30 count)
• 3 tablespoons spiced rum
• 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning (any kind will do)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/3 cup thai curry paste (i used "mild", available at supermarkets)
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, made with the proper amount of
• 2 cups fish stock or 2 cups fish bouillon cubes, dissolved in water

Recipe

• 1 place shrimp in a medium bowl, add rum and sprinkle with cajun spice powder.
• 2 add 2 tablespoons oil and let marinate for 15 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile add 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet and sauté onion until tender.
• 4 add curry paste and water, mixing well.
• 5 remove shrimp from marinade and set aside.
• 6 stir in marinade and tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
• 7 add shrimp and cook gently for 3-4 minutes. don’t overcook or shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
• 8 serve over cooked jasmine rice.