Simy's Coconut Curry Shrimp/Chicken

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Today I'm sharing a recipe that is a favorite in our house.  I love coconut milk and so any recipe that has it as an ingredient I am up for trying.  This recipe was given to me by one of my mom's friends and we have been making it for several years.  It is also an "All In One" recipe which I love and makes busy mom life a bit easier.  I hope you try and and like it!

SIMY'S COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP/CHICKEN

1 Cup Diced Tomatoes
3 Cloves Garlic Minced
1# Shrimp, peeled and deveined (you can use chicken as a substitute if shrimp isn't your thing)
2 Tbsp. Curry Powder
2 (14 oz) cans of coconut milk (shake well before opening)
1# Asparagus, rinsed and cut in 2" pieces
Fresh Basil, chopped (about 12 leaves)

Cook shrimp* and garlic in 3 Tbsp. oil just until shrimp are pink.  
Add tomatoes, asparagus, and basil.  
Cook 1-2 minutes.
Add curry powder and mix in.
Add coconut milk, stirring.
Season to taste with about 2 Tbsp. sugar, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1 tsp. salt.

Simmer for 8 minutes
Serve over rice.

*I like to add the shrimp in raw right at the end so that the shrimp are more tender and don't overcook.

ENJOY!!