SHRIMP WITH GREEN BEANS IN THAI CHILI SAUCE

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Adapted from Simply THAI Cooking. A quick weeknight favorite. Served with rice, makes a complete meal. You can sub sliced chicken for the shrimp if desired. (edit 4/27 to clarify pepper type)

Provided by dianegrapegrower

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 fresh lime leaves, cut in quarters (or sub. 1 T. lime juice)
1 cup water, divided in half
10 ounces medium raw shrimp, without shells
1/2 onion, slivered
1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 red bell pepper, cut in strips
fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in work, add red curry paste and stir to dissolve (about 30 seconds). Add 1/2 cup water and lime leaves or juice. Stir cook about 1 more minute.
  • Add shrimp, green beans,onion, and sugar, Cook 1 minute on high, stirring. Reduce heat to medium and add the rest of the water. Continue cooking until shrimp and done and beans are hot-crisp, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to serving dish and garnish with red pepper and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.8, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 215.3, Sodium 220.3, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 10.3, Protein 31.4

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