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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: 6
Great meal for when you are in a hurry.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups basmati rice or 1 1/2 cups long grain 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 low sodium chicken broth
1 cup coconut milk (shake before opening)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
3. Add garlic, crushed red pepper and shrimp and saute until shrimp is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total.
4. Transfer shrimp mixture to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
5. Add rice to saucepan and cook; stirring, until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
6. Stir in broth, coconut milk, lime juice and salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
7. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and cook til rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
8. Stir in cilantro, and serve topped with shrimp.
By RecipeOfHealth.com