Curry shrimp

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLarge shrimp (31-35/lb.)
1tablespoonSalad oil
4mediumsShallots, minced (about
. 1/4 lb.)
1tablespoonMinced fresh ginger
2eachesGarlic cloves, minced or
. pressed
1tablespoonCurry powder
½teaspoonGround turmeric
489xesCalories (33% from fat)
26gramsProtein
18gramsFat (12g saturated)
1largeOnion, thinly sliced
. (1/2 lb.)
1cupCanned cocoanut milk (part
. of a 15-oz. can)
teaspoon(to 1/4) Cayenne
3cupsHot cooked rice
Fresh cilantro (coriander)
. sprigs)
57gramsCarbohydrates
153milligramsSodium
140milligramsCholesterol

Directions

PER SERVING

Peel shrimp, leaving last section of shell on tail; devein and rinse.

Place a wok or 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat. Add salad oil; when oil is hot, add shallots, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry until shallots are limp, about 3 minutes.

Add curry powder and turmeric to shallot mixture; stir-fry 30 seconds.

Add onion and coconut milk; stir until onion is limp, about 5 minutes.

Season to taste with cayenne. Add shrimp and stir until pink and opaque in center (cut to test) about 3 minutes.

Mound rice onto a platter and top with shrimp mixture and cilantro.

From SUNSET magazine, 5/94.

data entry by iris grayson

Submitted By IRIS GRAYSON On 05-16-95