Curried Shrimp

This recipe is from RecipeZazz and the recipe author is luvcookn. It is so good!!!

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon cayenne

1 tablespoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

4 garlic cloves, pressed

Gingerroot (1-inch piece, peeled and finely grated)

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 -14 1/2 ounce can coconut milk (well stirred)

1 tablespoon tamarind paste

1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan, combine 1 1/4 cups water with the cayenne, paprika, turmeric, garlic and ginger coriander and cumin; mix well.

Bring the spice mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat; turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and is reduced somewhat.

Add the coconut milk and tamarind paste, and bring to a simmer.

Add the shrimp and simmer, stirring occasionally, until they turn opaque and are just cooked through; add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot over cooked rice.