Shrimp with Peanut-Garlic Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 277.8
  • Total Fat: 19.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 129.2 mg
  • Sodium: 436.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 20.2 g

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Introduction

From "Desperation Dinners" column by Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross, in the Charlotte Observer Sept. 23, 2009
Really yummy! To make nutritional info work out correctly, 1 serving of shrimp = 3 oz. (approx. 5 shrimp)
From "Desperation Dinners" column by Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross, in the Charlotte Observer Sept. 23, 2009
Really yummy! To make nutritional info work out correctly, 1 serving of shrimp = 3 oz. (approx. 5 shrimp)

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    12-16 oz. shrimp, peeled
    1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
    1/4 c. unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
    4 lg. cloves garlic, chopped
    3 fresh Serrano peppers, chopped
    2 Tbsp. canola oil
    1 c. Iberia coconut milk
    1/2 tsp. salt
    2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro (Leaves & tender stems)

Directions

1) Toss shrimp w/ turmeric in med. bowl. Refrigerate, covered, 15-30 min.
2) Combine peanuts, garlic & chiles in a mortar, pound with pestle to small, pealike texture.
3) Heat oil in med skillet under med heat. Add peanut mixture, cook until peanuts are golden brown and garlic tender, 2-3 min.
4) Shake & open coconut milk, pour out 1 c., add to skillet. Stir in salt, bring curry to boil. Cook, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp & bring sauce to boil again. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are salmon-orange, curled & tender, 3-5 min. Sprinkle w/ cilantro & serve over steamed rice.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LINDAHUTCH53.