1/2 lb Snowpeas, trimmed 1 tb Water 1 tb Vegetable oil 2 ts Minced garlic 1 ts Minced fresh ginger 1/4 ts Ground red pepper 1 lb Medium shrimp, peeled, -deveined 3/4 c Unsweetened coconut milk * 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Grated lime peel Lime slices for garnish
“Coconut milk, the key ingredient in this intriguing entree, is worth
searching out. But dont confuse it with sweetened cream of coconut –
thats for making pina coladas.”
Combine snowpeas and water in 1-quart e proof casserole with lid.
Cover and microwave on HIGH 2 minutes.
Heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Add garlic, ginger and red
pepper; cook 15 seconds. Add shrimp; cook, stirring, until opaque
throughout, 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, salt and lime peel; cook,
stirring, until hot. Add snowpeas. Garnish with lime. Serve over rice.
Makes 4 servings.
*Canned coconut milk is available in some supermarkets and in Asian
markets.
Per serving with 3/4 cup rice:
435 Calories 15 g Total Fat 9 g Saturated Fat 140 mg Cholesterol 421 mg
Sodium 50 mg Carbohydrates 25 g Protein
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