Water Spinach With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Water Spinach With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon; (shrimp paste); 4 (5 1/2-inch) fresh Holland red chiles, sliced, including seeds if desired (for a spicier dish); 1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 large); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 lb large shrimp in shell (about 21 to 25 per lb), peeled, deveined, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 3/4 cup well-stirred unsweetened canned coconut milk (not low-fat); 1/3 cup; or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 lb water spinach, bottom 4 inches discarded and remainder (leaves with stems) cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces; a mini food processor; a large wok

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon
(shrimp paste)
4 (5 1/2-inch) fresh Holland red chiles, sliced, including seeds if desired (for a spicier dish)
1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 large)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 lb large shrimp in shell (about 21 to 25 per lb), peeled, deveined, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup well-stirred unsweetened canned coconut milk (not low-fat)
1/3 cup
or reduced-sodium chicken broth</epi:recipelink>
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lb water spinach, bottom 4 inches discarded and remainder (leaves with stems) cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
a mini food processor; a large wok

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Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Wrap
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tightly in foil and bake 10 minutes. Open foil carefully and cool
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to room temperature, about 15 minutes. Crumble
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into mini food processor and finely puree with chiles and shallots.
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Heat oil in wok over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then add
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mixture and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Add shrimp and increase heat to moderately high, then cook, stirring, until beginning to turn pink, about 1 minute. Add coconut milk, stock, and salt and simmer, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
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Increase heat to high, then add water spinach and cook, stirring, until spinach is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

190

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon, (shrimp paste), 4 (5 1/2-inch) fresh Holland red chiles, sliced, including seeds if desired (for a spicier dish), 1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 large), and more.

Yes, Water Spinach With 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.

Water Spinach With Shrimp

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