THAI SHRIMP CURRY WITH CHOPPED LETTUCE AND BASIL-LIME COUSCOUS

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Thai Shrimp Curry with Chopped Lettuce and Basil-Lime Couscous image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons vegetable or other light oil, eyeball it
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails removed
6 ounces, about 1/3 pound, shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
1-inch ginger root, peeled and grated or finely chopped
4 scallions, chopped into 1-inch pieces, whites and greens
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons mild or hot red curry paste
2 roasted red peppers, sliced
1 cup "light" or unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup frozen peas
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce, 1/2 small head
1/2 cup chopped peanuts, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil over high heat. Add shrimp and toss 2 minutes then add the mushrooms, garlic, ginger, scallions, salt and pepper and cook 3 to 4 minutes more tossing constantly. Stir in curry paste, roasted red pepper and coconut milk and reduce heat to low. Simmer a few minutes then stir in peas to heat through.
  • In a sauce pot bring chicken stock, butter and the lime zest to a boil. Add couscous and stir. Turn off heat, cover pot and let stand. Add basil and the lime juice to the pot and fluff with a fork.
  • Serve couscous topped with a layer of chopped lettuce then a few ladles of red curry shrimp. Garnish with chopped peanuts.

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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the curry and the couscous. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the chopped lettuce added a nice freshness to the dish.


Sudeysi Sakariye
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The curry was flavorful and creamy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the chopped lettuce and basil lime couscous, which added a nice crunch and fre


Thilini Dilhani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The curry was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The chopped lettuce and basil lime couscous was a great addition and added a nice freshness to the dish.


Tony Francis
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This dish was amazing! The curry was so flavorful and creamy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I loved the contrast of the crunchy lettuce and the soft couscous. I will definitely be making this again.


Rocky Kumar
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I'm a big fan of Thai food, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The curry is rich and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked to perfection. I also love the addition of the chopped lettuce and basil lime couscous, which adds a nice freshness to the


Md Moktarul
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This is one of my favorite Thai dishes. The curry is flavorful and creamy, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I always serve it with the chopped lettuce and basil lime couscous, which is the perfect complement to the curry.


jayden jordan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dish for a party or potluck, as it's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sonika Sunar
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The curry is flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the chopped lettuce and basil lime couscous, which adds a nice freshness to the dish.


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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the curry and the couscous. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the chopped lettuce added a nice freshness to the dish.


BRAXY BRO
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The curry was flavorful and creamy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the chopped lettuce and basil lime couscous, which added a nice crunch and fre


Angela Angyy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The curry was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The chopped lettuce and basil lime couscous was a great addition and added a nice freshness to the dish.


Jesse Njoku
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This dish was amazing! The curry was so flavorful and creamy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I loved the contrast of the crunchy lettuce and the soft couscous. I will definitely be making this again.


Kalkidan Fikadu
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I'm a big fan of Thai food, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The curry is rich and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked to perfection. I also love the addition of the chopped lettuce and basil lime couscous, which adds a nice freshness to the


Batwa Indegineous Uganda
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This is one of my favorite Thai dishes. The curry is flavorful and creamy, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I always serve it with the chopped lettuce and basil lime couscous, which is the perfect complement to the curry.


Hamza Saeed
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect weeknight meal - quick and easy to make, and always delicious.


Shaniel Moyo
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the curry, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all of the delicious sauce.


md Panan
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. I especially liked the addition of the lime leaves and lemongrass, which gave the curry a really authentic flavor.


Brian Watzig
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but this dish changed my mind. The curry is so flavorful and creamy, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I also loved the contrast of the crunchy lettuce and the soft couscous.


Nithil Fernando
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This Thai shrimp curry is a real winner! The flavors are amazing, and the chopped lettuce and basil lime couscous is the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.