Tasty Thai Shrimp Curry

Ingredients (11)

• For the Curry:
• 1 tsp. Vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp. curry paste (red)
• 12 ounces coconut milk
• 1 bell pepper (red, seeded and cut into strips)
• 6 ounces fresh mushrooms (fresh, sliced)
• 1/2 pound shrimp (uncooked, peeled)
• Optional: 8 fresh basil leaves (fresh) 
• For the Rice:
• 1 1/2 cups rice (white: basmati, jasmine or sushi)
• 2 1/4 cups water