TROPICAL ISLAND'S PASTA WITH SHRIMPS AND COCONUT

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Make and share this Tropical Island's Pasta With Shrimps and Coconut recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories     Healthy

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

500 g pasta (for example spaghetti)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons vegetal oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 tablespoons coconut flakes
300 -500 g shrimp
2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh chopped
1 lime, juice of
2 -4 tablespoons coconut milk (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the seasoning blend by combining all the spices and the salt (first 5 ingredients for the sauce) in a small bowl.
  • Prepare the other ingredients.
  • Bring a big pot of salted water to boil and add pasta when ready.
  • In the meantime prepare your shrimps.
  • Add margarine or vegetal oil to the pan (medium heat).
  • Stir in garlic and ginger and coconut flakes.
  • When it begins to change the color add the shrimps.
  • Change to maximum heat.
  • Sprinkle the entire seasoning blend over the shrimp, and give it all a good stir.
  • Saute the shrimp for 5 to 6 minutes or until they begin to brown.
  • Be sure to cook both sides of all the shrimp.
  • Check the pasta and if necessary drain before the sauce is ready (adding some oil to prevent sticking).
  • Cut the lime in half and squeeze the first half into the pan over the shrimp.
  • Add cilantro (reserve some leaves for decoration).
  • Add 2 tablespoon coconut milk if you prefer it wheat.
  • Stir and serve.
  • Squeeze the second half lime over the pasta in the plate.
  • Decorate with coconut milk and the reserved cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.3, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 94.5, Sodium 943.7, Carbohydrate 99.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 27.1

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