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Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp with Bell Pepper and Cilantro Lime Rice

Mexican · Serves 2

Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp

with Bell Pepper and Cilantro Lime Rice

Think a restaurant-worthy curry is out of your homemade dinner grasp? Think again. Here, chicken thighs and bell pepper strips are seared until browned, then simmered in a creamy, dreamy coconut milk curry with Thai chili sauce and lime juice. Once the curry is thickened, and the veggies are tender, spoon everything over fluffy cilantro-lime rice and sprinkle with fresh cilantro and chili flakes. All that in just 30 minutes—talk about game-changing dinner!

Mexican
Thai
Main Course
Difficulty
medium
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Instructions

6 steps
  1. 1

    In a small pot, combine rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.

    Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

  2. 2

    While rice cooks, wash and dry produce.

    Core, deseed, and cut bell pepper into 1-inch pieces. Zest and quarter lime. Mince cilantro. Thinly slice chili.

  3. 3

    Heat a large drizzle of oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat (use a large pan for 4 servings). Add bell pepper and a big pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.

    Add chicken, another large drizzle of oil, and a big pinch of salt to pan with bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned, 3-4 minutes (it’ll finish cooking in the next step).

    Stir in half the curry powder (all for 4 servings); cook, stirring, 1 minute.

    Rinse shrimp under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Swap in shrimp for chicken.

  5. 5

    Thoroughly shake coconut milk in container before opening.

    Stir 2/3 cup coconut milk (11/3 cups for 4 servings), chili sauce, stock concentrate, juice from half the lime, and 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4) into pan with chicken mixture. (Save remaining coconut milk for another use.)

    Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until sauce is thickened, bell pepper is tender, and chicken is cooked through, 4-6 minutes.

    Taste and season with salt and more lime juice if desired. Turn off heat.

  6. 6

    Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lime zest and half the cilantro (all for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper. TIP: For an extra-rich experience, stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4).

    Divide rice between shallow bowls and top with coconut curry chicken, remaining cilantro, and a pinch of sliced chili if desired. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

    Shrimp are fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.

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