Curry-Coconut Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp in a lightly spiced coconut curry sauce. Serve over hot cooked brown rice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 191 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ½ cup minced onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ cup light coconut milk
• ½ cup minced red bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in large, nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, red pepper, and garlic until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Season with cumin, coriander, and curry powder. Cook for 1 more minute. Stir in coconut milk, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in shrimp, and increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir until shrimp is cooked through, about 4 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Stir into shrimp mixture, and cook until sauce has thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in cilantro, and remove from heat.