Thai Coconut Milk Curry Sauce With Shrimp Recipe

• 1/2 c. sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
• 12 ounce bow tie, gnocchi or possibly shell pasta
• 1 c. unsweetened coconut lowfat milk
• 2 Tbsp. fish sauce, oyster sauce or possibly soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2/3 c. slivered fresh basil leaves
• 1/3 c. slivered fresh mint leaves
• 2 x green onions thinly sliced
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
• 1/2 tsp Thai red curry paste - (to 1 tspn)
•     (or possibly use Asian chili paste)
• 1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1/2 c. roasted peanuts
•     (or possibly diced red bell pepper)
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

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