Chili Shrimp and Coconut Risotto

Submitted by Sharlene~W

"Found this quick and tasty dish in "Real Simple" magazine a while back."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons chili paste
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• fresh basil leaf (for garnish)

directions

1. Heat the oil in large saute pan over medium heat.
2. Add the shrimp, garlic and salt and cook until the shrimp is pink and just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
4. Add the chili paste and coconut ilk to pan and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the rice, bean sprouts, scallion, lime juice and shrimp and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Serve garnished with basil leaves.