Shrimp In Ginger Coconut Cream - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed, if frozen)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk
salt, to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste
chopped cilantro (optional)
lime wedge (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add red pepper and ginger and cook 30 seconds.
Add shrimp and coconut milk, cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque inside and pink outside.
Remove shrimp and red pepper with a slotted spoon and reserve.
Bring sauce to a boil over medium high heat, cook, stiring occasionally, 3-5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Season with salt and cayenne, remove from heat, stir in shrimp and red pepper.
If desired, garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.