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Coconut Shrimp Criollo
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 5
A sweet & spicy shrimp dish with coconut milk.
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com