Coconut Shrimp Criollo

A sweet & spicy shrimp dish with coconut milk.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1  cup chicken broth
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 lb  yam, peeled and cut into thin 1/2 inch slices
• 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1  lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1⁄2 cups  ripe plantains, peeled and sliced

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
2. Add yams; cover and boil 5 minutes or until yams are slightly tender.
3. Add coconut milk, shrimp and plantain. Reduce heat to medium-low.
4. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve over rice, if desired.