Asian Marinated Shrimp

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 196.1
  • Total Fat: 6.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 221.0 mg
  • Sodium: 457.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 26.1 g

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Introduction

Fresh seasonings and the sweetness of the coconut milk make this a good dish to serve with basmati rice. Fresh seasonings and the sweetness of the coconut milk make this a good dish to serve with basmati rice.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    Marinade & Shrimp
    1/3 reduced fat coconut milk
    2 jalapeno peppers
    1 tsp minced fresh ginger
    1 clove minced garlic
    2 tsp soy sauce
    1/4 cup lime juice
    1tbsp brown sugar
    1 pd shrimp(30-40 per pound),peeled and deveined
    Sauce
    tsp extra-virgin olive oil
    1/2 cup diced seeded tomato
    4 cups baby spinach

Directions

1. Combine coconut milk, chiles, ginger, garlic, soysauce, lime juice and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes, tossing occasionally. Drain well, reserving marinade.

2. Heat oil in a 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, turning once, until barely pink, about 30 seconds per side; transfer to a plate. Add tomato & spinach to the pan; cook, stirring, until the spinach starts to wilt, about 30 seconds. Add the reserved marinade; stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the pan; heat through. Serve immediately.

You can freeze leftover coconut milk

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CONFIRM1.