Camarones en Salsa de Coco al Cilantro (Shrimp in Coconut and Cilantro Sauce)

The following recipe is courtesy of our friend, Puerto Rican chef Cielito Rosado.

Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 lbs. cleaned and deveined shrimp

Seasoning:
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons mashed garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce:
¼ cup butter
½ cup purple onion, chopped
2 tablespoons wheat flour
1 can cream of coconut
1 cup heavy cream
½ tablespoon lobster base
½ tablespoon grated ginger
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
Salt to taste

Directions:
1. Clean and season the shrimp, then set aside.
2. Heat the butter in a pan. Add the onion and ginger and cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the wheat flour, cream of coconut, heavy cream and lobster base and cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cilantro and season to taste.
4. In another large pan, bring olive oil to cooking temperature and saute the shrimp on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sauce and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.