Caribbean Coconut Curry Shrimp
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1 C. uncooked rice
1/2 C. flaked coconut
2T. vegetable oil
1pound medium shrimp, peeled
1 C. red or green bell pepper strips
1-1/2tsp. bottled minced garlic
1tsp. curry powder
2/3 C. milk
2tsp. cornstarch
1 C. frozen peas
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Cook rice according to package directions. While rice is cooking, toast coconut in large nonstick skillet 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from pan. Crumble into smaller pieces when cool. Add oil to same skillet. Add shrimp, bell pepper, garlic and curry powder; cook and stir over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until shrimp begin to turn opaque. Combine milk and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth; stir into skillet. Add peas. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice; top with toasted coconut.