Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles in Red Curry-coconut Sauce
By Tested and perfected in the Sur la Table kitchen
Ingredients
This recipe replaces high calorie pasta with tender and flavorful strands of zucchini. Spiralized vegetables are gaining popularity as a healthy alternative to high carb favorites such as pasta and rice.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium shallot, peeled and chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons Panang red curry paste
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lime zest
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 medium yellow squash, spiralized
2 medium zucchini, spiralized
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Small bunch cilantro, stemmed and roughly chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium shallot, peeled and chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons Panang red curry paste
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lime zest
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 medium yellow squash, spiralized
2 medium zucchini, spiralized
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Small bunch cilantro, stemmed and roughly chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Procedure
To prepare sauce: To a medium saucepan or Dutch over a medium-high heat, add oil. When Add shallot and red pepper and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and curry paste and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add honey, soy sauce, zest, and coconut milk; bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low.
To prepare shrimp and noodles: Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp and spiralized vegetables to the sauce and toss to coat. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.
To finish, add green onions, cilantro and basil. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper and lime juice; serve.
To prepare shrimp and noodles: Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp and spiralized vegetables to the sauce and toss to coat. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.
To finish, add green onions, cilantro and basil. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper and lime juice; serve.