Curried Shrimp in Peanut Sauce

prep time:
15 minutes not counting rice
cook time:
7 minutes
total time:
22 minutes
Makes 4 servings
SusanSusan LaSalle

ingredients

  • 1 C. rice
  • 2/3 C. fat free, less sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 C. creamy peanut butter such as Adam’s
  • 2 T. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/8 t. black pepper
  • 1 (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 C. sliced green onions
  • 2 t. curry powder
  • 1 1/2 t. garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • 2 T. chopped cilantro
  • 10-12 ounces of fresh spinach

directions

  • 1

    Make rice. Place broth and next 5 ingredients (broth – ginger) in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth.

  • 2

    Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onions, curry and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Add shrimp, cook 6 minutes or until shrimp are done. Stir in peanut sauce; cook for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. To serve put rice on plate, then fresh steamed spinach and top with curry. Sprinkle with cilantro.

  • 3

    CAL 385 FAT 12.5g PROTEIN 33.5g CARB 35g FIBER 2.8g CHOL 172mg IRON 5.2mg SODIUM 504mg CALC 98mg

notes

If not making this for kids add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.

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