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Coconut Curried Shrimp and Radishes
This tasty curry is full of flavor and spice. Serve over brown rice for a healthier alternative.
Preperation Time: 15 Minutes Serves: 4
- Ingredients
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 Tbs vegetable oil
1 cup slices green bell pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbs curry powder
1/2 cup cream of coconut
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3/4 tsp. salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups quartered For You® radishes
Steamed rice (optional)
- Directions
Combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat oil until hot in a large skillet. Add green pepper, reduce heat and cook, stirring frequently, until nearly crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp just turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add curry powder and cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in cream of coconut, lime juice, salt, cayenne, and reserved cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add radishes and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is clear, about 1 minute. Serve over steamed rice if desired.
Include chopped onions, carrots and squash, in pasta sauce and lasagna.
Reduce sodium intake by using more fresh ingredients to prepare meals.
Dietary fiber from vegetables helps reduce cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease.
Set out cut-up vegetables as an afternoon snack or include them in your child's lunch.
Turn up the flavor of your salad by adding in fresh, crisp radishes.