Sakafo Malagasy: Shrimp - Crevette sauce

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein, and chicken is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomato and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine; bring to a simmer.

Add sliced green bell pepper and carrot; cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and chili pepper to taste.

Add shrimp and bay leaves; cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.

Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread.

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