Coconut Shrimp Surprise Recipe

Name: Coconut Shrimp Surprise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cups leeks or onion(s), thinly sliced; 1 can tomatoes coarsely chopped, liquid reserved; 3 tablespoons orange juice, concentrated undiluted; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup mint leaves or cilantro, minced or 2 tb dried mint crushed; 1/2 teaspoon thai chili paste asian, optional; 1 x salt and black pepper; 1/2 cup coconut milk (pref light), or evaporated skim milk, with coconut extract (opt); 1 1/4 pounds shrimp rock or, 1 1/2 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined or, 1 pk peeled frozen shrimp; 4 cups basmati rice cooked, or long grain rice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups leeks or onion(s), thinly sliced
1 can tomatoes coarsely chopped, liquid reserved
3 tablespoons orange juice, concentrated undiluted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup mint leaves or cilantro, minced or 2 tb dried mint crushed
1/2 teaspoon thai chili paste asian, optional
1 x salt and black pepper
1/2 cup coconut milk (pref light), or evaporated skim milk, with coconut extract (opt)
1 1/4 pounds shrimp rock or, 1 1/2 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined or, 1 pk peeled frozen shrimp
4 cups basmati rice cooked, or long grain rice

1
Note: Pop frozen shrimp directly into the sauce, still frozen, and simmer on medium heat, covered, until they just turn opaque, 4 to 5 min depending on the size of the shrimp.
2
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
3
Add the leeks and saute until softened, 8 to 10 min, stirring.
4
Add the tomatoes and their juice, orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, dried mint (fresh mint is added later), chili paste, salt and pepper.
5
Cook the sauce, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 10 min, stirring occasionally.
6
Stir in the coconut milk with the fresh mint and heat for 2 min.
7
Add the shrimp, cover and cook until they just turn opaque, 2 to 4 min; the shrimp will continue to cook on standing, so avoid overcooking.
8
Spoon the rice into individual bowls and ladle the shrimp and sauce on top.

934

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 cups leeks or onion(s), thinly sliced, 1 can tomatoes coarsely chopped, liquid reserved, 3 tablespoons orange juice, concentrated undiluted, and more.

Yes, Coconut Shrimp Surprise 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 Shrimp Surprise

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