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Spicy Coconut Shrimp Stew

The shrimp stew is not only easy to make, but produces flavors that are on par with many great restaurant dishes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 3608 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds large shrimp peeled & deveined
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced into very thin 1 ½-inch-long strips
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro divided
  • 4 large garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes drained (14 oz. can)
  • 1 can lite coconut milk (14 oz. can)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Instructions

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  1. Lightly season peeled and deveined shrimp (tails left intact) with salt.
  2. Heat canola oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat.
  3. Add red bell pepper strips and cook, stirring frequently, until almosttender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add white portions of scallions, ¼ cup cilantro,garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for 30 to 60 seconds. Be surenot to burn the garlic or the dish will take on a bitter flavor.
  4. Add tomatoes and coconut milk, and bring to a simmer. Add shrimp, partiallycover the pan, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp arejust cooked, about 5 minutes. Watch the shrimp carefully. Overcooked shrimp isrubbery shrimp.
  5. Stir in lime juice, taste, and add more salt, if necessary. Serve over riceand top with remaining cilantro and scallion greens.

Notes

  • Recipe printed with permission from Pam Anderson's Perfect One-Dish Dinners: All You Need for Easy Get-Togethers 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 360.8kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 10.1g (3%) Protein 47.1g (94%) Fat 13.2g (20%) Saturated Fat 4.6g (23%) Cholesterol 344.5mg (115%) Sodium 632.6mg (26%) Potassium 507.1mg (14%) Fiber 2.1g (8%) Sugar 4.1g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3608

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 360.8kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 10.1g 3%
Protein 47.1g 94%
Fat 13.2g 20%
Saturated Fat 4.6g 23%
Cholesterol 344.5mg 115%
Sodium 632.6mg 26%
Potassium 507.1mg 11%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Sugar 4.1g 8%

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