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Coconut Basmati Rice & Shrimp

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 &1/2 cups basmati rice
  • 1-1 &1/2 Tbsp of green curry paste
  • 1 13.5oz can of light coconut milk
  • 2 cups frozen green beans
  • 1 & 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 1/2 lb of frozen shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • 2 tbsp of lime juice.
  • Salt & pepper to taste.

Instructions

  • Add 2/3 cup of coconut milk and 2 & 1/3 cups of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. After mixture starts to boil, add 1 & 1/2 tsp of salt.
  • Next stir in rice, lower heat to a simmer and cover.
  • Simmer until most of the liquid have been absorbed. This should take about 15 minutes.
  • While you are waiting for the rice to cook, heat the remaining coconut milk in a skillet, over a medium heat.Whisk in the curry paste.
  • Next, stir in green bean and peas. Cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  • Now add shrimp, stir and cook for 3-4 more minutes until shrimp is cooked through. Add the lime juice, season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 more minute. Serve over coconut rice.