Recipe: Pan-fried Shrimp with Green Curry Cashew Sauce

PAN-FRIED SHRIMP WITH GREEN CURRY CASHEW SAUCE

"You can purchase bottled Thai green curry sauce in most supermarkets, but this recipe proves how quick and easy it is to make your own. Refrigerate any leftover sauce, covered, for up to 3 days."

1 slice (1/4-inch thick) peeled fresh ginger
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted cashews, divided use
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 tablespoons olive oil

In a food processor, pulse the ginger until finely chopped. Add the 3/4 cup cashews; process until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the yogurt, cilantro, sugar, and curry powder; season with salt. Process until incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with the remaining cashews.

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the shrimp; cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining tablespoon oil and remaining shrimp.

Serve the shrimp with the sauce.

Makes 4 servings
Adapted from source: Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine