"A 30-minute, creamy, and comforting One Pot Shrimp in Coconut Sauce with blended vegetables to serve over rice or noodles. It is dinner made easy!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds jumbo raw shrimp ((deveined, both shell and tail removed))
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5 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
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3 gloves garlic (1 minced and 2 coarsely chopped)
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1 teaspoon salt (divided)
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
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1/2 large white or yellow onion (peeled and coarsely chopped)
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1 large orange or red bell pepper (de-seeded and sliced)
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1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
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2 leaves large basil (plus more to garnish)
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley (plus more to garnish)
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1 cup canned coconut milk
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1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth
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2 tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 large lime, juiced))
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika (optional)
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2 oz cream cheese (softened)
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1 red jalapeno pepper (thinly sliced (optional))