Thai Shrimp and Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced into matchsticks
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
• 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnishing

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the carrots and bell pepper and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until slightly softened.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, and curry paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the broth, coconut milk, and rice. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is almost cooked through.
5. Stir in the shrimp. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
6. Stir in the lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve warm.