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Coconut Curry Shrimps and Couscous
5 from 3 votes

Coconut Curry Shrimps and Couscous

From the spiciness of the red curry, to the sweetness from the coconut milk, the blending of the two opposite flavors was just perfect and yet hard to describe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 477 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 onion halved and thinly sliced, medium
  • 13 onces coconut milk
  • 1 pound cherry tomato halved
  • 1¼ cup couscous
  • 2 cups peas frozen
  • 1 pound Shrimp large, peeled and deveined

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large straight sided skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and swirl around to cover the bottom of the skillet.
  2. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, cook stirring frequently until the onions are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook 30 seconds and blend well.
  3. Stir in coconut milk, 1 cup of water and another 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Squeeze tomatoes juice into the curry mixture, then drop the tomatoes. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in the couscous and peas and mix well. Scatter shrimps on top in a single layer, return to a boil.
  5. Cover and reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the shrimps are just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Serve hot in the skillet and drizzle with olive oil lightly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 477kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 903mg (38%) Potassium 604mg (13%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2880IU (58%) Vitamin C 60.5mg (67%) Calcium 224mg (22%) Iron 5.2mg (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477

% Daily Value*

Calories 477kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 285mg 95%
Sodium 903mg 38%
Potassium 604mg 13%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2880IU 58%
Vitamin C 60.5mg 67%
Calcium 224mg 22%
Iron 5.2mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.