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Caribbean Coconut Curry Shrimp

Caribbean Coconut Curry Shrimp

Prep and Cook Time 20 minutes

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

1	cup uncooked rice
1/2	cup flaked coconut
2	tablespoons vegetable oil
1	pound medium shrimp, peeled
1	cup red or green bell pepper strips
1‑1/2	teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1	teaspoon curry powder
2/3	cup milk
2	teaspoons cornstarch
1	cup frozen peas

PREPARATION:

Cook rice according to package directions.
While rice is cooking, toast coconut in large nonstick skillet 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from pan. Crumble into smaller pieces when cool.
Add oil to same skillet. Add shrimp, bell pepper, garlic and curry powder; cook and stir over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until shrimp begin to turn opaque.
Combine milk and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth; stir into skillet. Add peas. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice; top with toasted coconut.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with garlic bread and tossed salad.

This recipe appears in: Island

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