Shrimp & Scallops with Curried Cocnut Milk

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 347.3
  • Total Fat: 18.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 139.8 mg
  • Sodium: 697.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Protein: 29.8 g

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Introduction

But this is simple, pretty quick and even my Husband who is not a curry fan liked it enough to want to take leftovers for lunch - that is winning in my book! But this is simple, pretty quick and even my Husband who is not a curry fan liked it enough to want to take leftovers for lunch - that is winning in my book!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1/4 cup EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
    2 onions (yellow), finely chopped
    4 garlic cloves, minced
    2 tablespoons ground ginger
    1 Tbsp curry powder
    1/2 tsp ground cumin
    1/4 tsp cinnamon
    1/4 tsp turmeric
    1/8 tsp cayenne
    1 can chopped tomatoes drained
    2 1/2 cups light unsweetened coconut milk
    1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
    1 tsp salt
    1 LB Scallops - fresh or thawed (throw in a bowl of cold water while prepping)
    1 LB Shrimp - fresh or thawed (throw in a bowl of cold water while prepping)
    Pepper to taste
    1-2 cups - snow peas or snap peas (doesn't matter)
    Directions:


Tips

Frozen Shrimp & Scallops put in a bowl of cold water while doing quick prep!
Love using a chopper for getting onions small without crying!


Directions

Large frying pan heat 1/4 cup EVOO over med-high heat. Add onions and cook stirring often, until golden (3-5 minutes). Add garlic & ginger, cook & stir for 1-2 minutes

Add curry, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne; cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring for 1 minute.

Add coconut milk, brown sugar, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer & cook - stirring frequently, until thickened (5-10 minutes).

While sauce is simmering, grab a large nonstick pan put over high heat. Add 1/2 tbsp oil to the pan. Drained season scallops & shrimp with salt and pepper to taste and place them in a hot pan. Cook until brown (2 minutes) and opaque (1-2 minutes), turn over and cook until done. Remove from pan and place in 6 medium bowls - split evenly.

Add snow & snap peas to the simmering sauce mixture and cook just until the peas are cooked through (1-2 minutes) . Pour the sauce over the shrimp and scallops in each bowl. (serves 6)

Serving Size: Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SCHECHTER22.