Curried Shrimp with Coconut Rice

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
1 1/2 cups Jasmine or white rice, dry
One 14-ounce can lite coconut milk, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large red pepper, sliced into thin strips (about 1 ½ cups)
1 tablespoon curry powder, divided
One 10-ounce bag prewashed baby spinach (about 6 packed cups)
1 pound 16-20 count shrimp, shelled and deveined
Salt and pepper
Instructions: 

Prepare the rice as directed, using ¾ cup of the coconut milk in place of ¾ cup of water. Set aside. Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper, and 2 teaspoons of the curry powder, and cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until it wilts, about 3 minutes. Remove vegetables from pan. Return the skillet to the stove and heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, along with the remaining 1 teaspoon of curry powder, and cook about 2 minutes per side. Return the vegetables to the pan. Add the remaining 1 cup of coconut milk, combine, and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve over the coconut rice.

Source: Meal Makeover Moms

Nutrition Information: 
(per serving) 390 calories; 15g fat (7g saturated, 1g omega-3); 320mg sodium; 41g carbohydrates; 5g fiber; 23g protein; 80% vitamin A; 170% vitamin C; 30% iron
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We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.