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Coconut Shrimp and Rice
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 22 Minutes
Ready In: 27 Minutes
Servings: 12
From the All You magazine
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
1 cup coconut milk (shake before opening)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
1. Rinse and drain rice several times in cold water to remove excess starch. Melt butter in alarge saucepan over med-high heat. Add garlic, crushed red pepper and shrimp. Saute until shrimp is cooked through - 3 to 4 minutes, total. Transfer shrimp mixture to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
2. Add rice to saucepan and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly toasted - about 3 minutes. Stir in broth, coconut milk, lime juice and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and cook till rice is tender - about 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro, and serve topped with shrimp.
3. Tips: Can use regular long grain rice. Can use light coconut milk if worried about calories.
By RecipeOfHealth.com