Caribbean Coconut Curry Shrimp

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Caribbean Coconut Curry Shrimp
Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1
cup uncooked rice

1/2
cup flaked coconut

2
tablespoons vegetable oil

1
pound medium shrimp, peeled

1
cup red or green bell pepper strips

1-1/2
teaspoons bottled minced garlic

1
teaspoon curry powder

2/3
cup milk

2
teaspoons cornstarch

1
cup frozen peas



Preparation:
1.
Cook rice according to package directions.

2.
While rice is cooking, toast coconut in large nonstick skillet 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from pan. Crumble into smaller pieces when cool.

3.
Add oil to same skillet. Add shrimp, bell pepper, garlic and curry powder; cook and stir over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until shrimp begin to turn opaque.

4.
Combine milk and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth; stir into skillet. Add peas. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice; top with toasted coconut.


Serving Suggestion: Serve with garlic bread and tossed salad.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 261 mg
Protein 26 g
Fiber 4 g
Carbohydrate 55 g
Cholesterol 178 mg
Saturated Fat 7 g
Total Fat 12 g
Calories from Fat 25 %
Calories 439
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 2
Vegetable 1
Starch 3
Fat 2


This recipe appears in: Island