THAI SHRIMP PASTA

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I came up with this recipe while my son was home from the Navy. He loves Thai food, and I wanted to make something special but simple. There wasn't a noodle left in the bowl. -Jana Rippee, Casa Grande, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

8 ounces thin flat rice noodles
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

Soak noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large dry skillet over medium heat, toast curry powder until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in shrimp, coconut milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., Drain noodles. Add noodles and cilantro to pan; heat through. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges