Thai Shrimp without cilantro greens

1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 small onion , chopped (optional, may substitute bamboo shoots but add those when you add coconut milk and do not saute) 2 garlic[...]

1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk , chilled (available at Asian markets) 1 1/2-2 teaspoons thai green curry paste or 1 1/2-2 teaspoons red curry paste[...]

2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk 2 -3 tablespoons red curry paste 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 -2 lb medium shrimp , peeled 2 -3 cups[...]

2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 lb shrimp , medium-sized, peeled, deveined, tails removed 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk 2 teaspoons prepared Thai[...]