BEST Shrimp in Coconut Sauce

Name: BEST Shrimp in Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1½ pounds jumbo raw shrimp ((deveined, both shell and tail removed)); 5 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided); 3 gloves garlic (1 minced and 2 coarsely chopped); 1 teaspoon salt (divided); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided); ½ large white or yellow onion (peeled and coarsely chopped); 1 large orange or red bell pepper (de-seeded and sliced); 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes; 2 leaves large basil (plus more to garnish); 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley (plus more to garnish); 1 cup canned coconut milk; 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 large lime, juiced)); 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (optional); 4-6 oz cream cheese (softened (the amount depends on how creamy you want)); 1 red jalapeno pepper (thinly sliced (optional))