Spicy Thai Shrimp Bowls
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 8 oz dry whole wheat spaghetti
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into slices
  • 1 orange bell pepper, cut into slices
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into slices
  • 1-2 jalapenos, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can lite coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp red curry paste
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
  1. Bring 2-3 quarts of water to a rolling boil; add pasta and cook 8-10 minutes or until al dente.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the coconut milk, red curry paste, lime juice, sugar, and salt; set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and saute 3-4 minutes. Add bell peppers and continue cooking an additional 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add jalapenos and garlic, and saute 30-60 seconds or until fragrant.
  4. Add the coconut milk mixture and turn heat up to medium-high. Once simmering, add the shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes or until no longer opaque. Turn off heat.
  5. Divide noodles between 4 bowls and top with the shrimp mixture and about ⅓ cup coconut curry sauce. Top with cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ recipe (~1 cup pasta and 4 oz shrimp with veggies) Calories: 496 Fat: 13.0 Carbohydrates: 57.0 Sugar: 9.0 Sodium: 780 Fiber: 7.0 Protein: 34.5 Cholesterol: 150
Recipe by Prevention RD at https://preventionrd.com/spicy-thai-shrimp-bowls-weekly-menu/