Let’s Get Together Thai Shrimp

  Dinner

My husband and I make a point to have at least one date night every week. When we eat in, this is our favorite dish. It’s quick and easy, and super satisfying.

Let’s Get Together Thai Shrimp

Average Rating: 4.266666

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped salted cashews
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • 1. Sprinkle shrimp with salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
  • 2. In a large skillet, saute the shallot, ginger and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • 3. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, broth, coconut milk, curry powder, pepper flakes and remaining lime juice to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and sauce is slightly reduced, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; heat through. Garnish with cashews and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 362 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.

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