CURRIED SHRIMP

This bright yellow coconut curry dish is both attractive and delicious. Serve it over rice or with a warm piece of naan bread.

Yield: Serves 3.

CURRIED SHRIMP

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (340 g) frozen raw shrimp, thawed
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 - 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in ginger and curry powder; sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in coconut milk. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink, about 3 - 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Stir in cilantro and salt. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

384 calories, 31.8 g fat, 18.7 g protein, 9.9 g carbohydrate, 1.9 g fibre, 854 mg sodium