Shrimp Ceylon Recipe

Name: Shrimp Ceylon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 lb green beans, halved crosswise; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 red jalapeno chiles, thinly sliced; kosher salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled deveined; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon light brown sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb green beans, halved crosswise
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 red jalapeno chiles, thinly sliced
kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled deveined
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon light brown sugar

1
Cook the rice as you normally would but add the cilantro leaves along with the liquid. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
2
When the rice is half done, in a large skillet heat the oil on medium-high heat. Saute the green beans, garlic, chiles and the curry powder. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
3
Mix the shrimp with a little salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and stir-fry well for 5 minutes. The shrimp should be bright pink and the flesh should be opaque.
4
Combine the lime juice and the brown sugar until sugar dissolves. Plate the shrimp over the rice and serve with some of the lime juice mixture poured over the shrimp/rice.

584

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* 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 cup long-grain white rice, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 lb green beans, halved crosswise, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Ceylon 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.

Shrimp Ceylon

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