Thai Shrimp and Rice

Description

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

• Makes 4 servings of Thai shrimp and rice.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• ½ cup sliced scallions
• 1 tbs chopped garlic
• 14 oz can coconut milk
• 1½ cups jasmine or converted white rice
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 tsp salt
• 12 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 oz snow peas
• 2 tsp lime zest

Procedures

1. Heat oil in a skillet.
2. Add scallions and garlic, saute 2 minutes or until aromatic.
3. Pour coconut milk into a 1 quart liquid measure and add enough water to make 3¼ cups.
4. Add to skillet and bring to a boil.
5. Add rice, carrots and salt.
6. Cover reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes or until rice is nearly tender.
7. Stir in shrimp, peas, lime zest.
8. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 4 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through and the peas are tender.
9. Garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro.