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Shrimp With Green Beans in Thai Chili Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 3
Adapted from Simply THAI Cooking. A quick weeknight favorite. Served with rice, makes a complete meal. You can sub sliced chicken for the shrimp if desired. (edit 4/27 to clarify pepper type)
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 fresh lime leaves, cut in quarters (or sub. 1 t. lime juice)
1 cup water, divided in half
10 ounces medium raw shrimp, without shells
1/2 onion, slivered
1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 red bell pepper, cut in strips
fresh cilantro leaves
Directions:
1. Heat oil in work, add red curry paste and stir to dissolve (about 30 seconds). Add 1/2 cup water and lime leaves or juice. Stir cook about 1 more minute.
2. Add shrimp, green beans,onion, and sugar, Cook 1 minute on high, stirring. Reduce heat to medium and add the rest of the water. Continue cooking until shrimp and done and beans are hot-crisp, about 3 minutes.
3. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with red pepper and cilantro.
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