Indian · dinner
Coconut Curry Shrimp with Vegetables
Shrimp and crunchy vegetables in a creamy cashew and coconut curry sauce.
40541g17g22g
Cashews blended into the coconut milk make the sauce rich and thick.
Ingredients
- Shrimp, raw, peeled1 1/2 lb
- Cashews, raw1/4 cup
- Coconut milk, canned1 cup
- Canola oil1 tbsp
- Fresh ginger1 tbsp, grated
- Garlic2 cloves
- Ground cumin2 tsp
- Ground coriander2 tsp
- Ground turmeric1 tsp
- Carrot, sliced1 medium
- Red bell pepper1, sliced
- Cabbage, shredded1 cup
- Green peas1/2 cup
- Fresh spinach4 cups
- Fresh cilantro1/4 cup
- Saltto taste
- Water1/2 cup
Steps
- Blend the cashews, coconut milk, water, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet. Sear the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until just pink, then set aside.
- Add the carrot, pepper, cabbage and peas with the sauce. Simmer 6 to 7 minutes until tender.
- Return the shrimp and warm through for 1 minute.
- Serve over raw spinach, which wilts under the hot curry, and top with cilantro.
Adapted from Dr. Mark Hyman