Coconut Shrimp Surprise
1 tb Vegetable oil 2 c Leeks or onion(s) Thinly sliced 1 cn Tomatoes, coarsely chopped -liquid reserved 3 tb Undiluted orange -juice concentrate 1 tb Lemon juice 1/4 c Mint or cila...
Ingredients
- 1tbsp vegetable oil
- 2cup leeks or onion(s)
- 1/4cup mint or cilantro, minced or
- 2tbsp dried mint, crushed
- 1/2tsp asian chile paste (opt)
- 11/2 lb medium shrimp
- 4cup cooked basmati rice
Directions
- 1
1 tb Vegetable oil 2 c Leeks or onion(s) Thinly sliced 1 cn Tomatoes, coarsely chopped -liquid reserved 3 tb Undiluted orange -juice concent
- 2
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat
- 3
Add the leeks and saute until softened, 8-10 min, stirring
- 4
Add the tomatoes and their juice, orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, dried mint (fresh mint is added later), chile paste, salt and peppe
- 5
Cook the sauce, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 10 min, stirring occasionally
- 6
Stir in the coconut milk with the fresh mint and heat for 2 min
- 7
Add the shrimp, cover and cook until they just turn opaque, 2-4 min
- 8
the shrimp will continue to cook on standing, so avoid overcooking