Shrimp in Coconut Milk

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A succulent shrimp dish that's made with coconut milk and red chili peppers and cooked to perfection.

45 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

446 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2	pounds	shrimp	large size
1	tablespoon	ghee (clarified butter)	or oil
2	each	onions	thinly sliced
2	each	garlic cloves	crushed
1	teaspoon	ginger	fresh, finely grated
2	each	red chili pepper	or green, fresh
1	teaspoon	turmeric	ground
8	each	curry leaves
2	cups	coconut milk
1	teaspoon	salt
1	x	lemon juice	to taste

Directions

Wash shrimp, shell and devein. Heat ghee and fry onions, garlic and ginger until onions are soft but do not let them brown. Add chilies, turmeric, and curry leaves and fry 1 minute longer. Add coconut milk and salt and stir while bringing to simmering point. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, then add shrimp and cook 10-15 minutes more. Remove from heat and add lemon juice to taste.

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Ahh, the taste of the far east... I realy liked it, Mike.
over 9 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 348g

Amount per Serving

Calories 446 58% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.0g	44%
Saturated Fat 24.0g	119%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 340mg	113%
Sodium 1009mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 10.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	5%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 39.0g	78%

Vitamin A	9%		Vitamin C	17%
Calcium	11%		Iron	52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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