Ingredients
12 extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsps. olive oil, divided
1/3 of a red bell pepper, julienned
1/3 of a yellow bell pepper, julienned
1/3 of an orange bell pepper, julienned
1 cup sugar snap peas
1 (16 oz.) can lite coconut milk
2 tsps. Thai red curry paste
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tsp. sugar
3 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts
juice of 1 lime
Prepared jasmine rice
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. ย When oil just begins to smoke add the shrimp and sautรฉ for about 1 minute on each side. ย Remove from pan and set aside. ย Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and heat. ย Sautรฉ the peppers and snow peas just until crisp tender. ย Pour the coconut milk into the pan and reduce heat to medium-low. ย Stir in the red curry paste, peanut butter and sugar. ย Cook until sugar melts and sauce appears creamy. ย Return the shrimp to the pan to heat through. ย Place the rice on a platter and top with the shrimp, vegetables and sauce. ย Sprinkle with the scallions and chopped peanuts. ย Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the entire dish and serve hot. ย Makes 2 healthy servings and can easily be multiplied to serve more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautรฉing
- Cuisine: Thai