SHRIMP WITH COCONUT RICE

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You may not be able to see the coconut milk, but it's such a treat in this dish. Add a bit of lime and you've got a smart entree that's company worthy. -Charla Arnold, North Branch, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 green onions, chopped
Lime wedges

Steps:

Place coconut milk in a 2-cup measure; add enough water to measure 2 cups. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe baking dish, combine rice, 1 tablespoon butter, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and coconut milk mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute shrimp until pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in pepper and remaining salt., Stir green onions into rice. Serve with shrimp and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 26g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.