Coconut Rice With Scallions, Peanuts, and Shrimp Recipe

Name: Coconut Rice With Scallions, Peanuts, and Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1 cup water; 1 cup long-grain white rice; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon ground coriander; 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped; ¼ teaspoon salt; 4 scallions, white and light green parts, finely chopped; ¼ cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped; 12 lb shrimp, we use the frozen pre-cooked but fresh would be great as well; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk; ⅛ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup water
1 cup long-grain white rice
¼ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
4 scallions, white and light green parts, finely chopped
¼ cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
12 lb shrimp, we use the frozen pre-cooked but fresh would be great as well
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
⅛ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper

1
Combine the coconut milk, water, rice, turmeric, coriander, jalepeno, and salt in a medium size sauce pan.
2
Bring to boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 18-20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, combine olive oil, coconut milk, turmeric, and lemon pepper in a small frying pan.
4
Bring to a simmer and add shrimp.
5
If using frozen precooked, cook just until thawed, about 5 minutes.
6
If using fresh, cook just until the shrimp turn pink.
7
When rice is done, stir in scallions and half the peanuts.
8
Split rice between four plates, top with shrimp (and any liquid left from the shrimp), and sprinkle the rest of the peanuts over the top.

1642

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

334

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 1 cup water, 1 cup long-grain white rice, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Coconut Rice With Scallions, Peanuts, and Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Rice With Scallions, Peanuts, and Shrimp

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