"Coconut milk flavored with peanut butter makes a classic Thai inspired, creamy sauce for bell peppers and sautéed shrimp for an easy dinner...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound jumbo shrimp, shell and tail on
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4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
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2 gloves garlic, minced or pressed
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
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1/2 onion, peeled and sliced
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1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
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1/2 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced
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1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced
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1 cup coconut milk
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6 tablespoons fish sauce
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2 tablespoons peanut butter
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2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1/2 large lime, juiced)
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped
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2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
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1 green onion, chopped
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Red jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (optional)