Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp

I have had several emails requesting Weight Watcher recipes. Even though I am not on WW, I am always looking for healthy recipes for my family. I came across this recipe and thought it sounded really good, so I put it on my weekly menu (posted here). I was not disappointed, it was fantastic! The recipe came together quickly and with ease. In fact my 11 year old helped me with making dinner that night. It turned out very spicy which my older boys LOVED. They are always trying to prove their manliness with eating hot stuff. It is pretty funny. Anyway, if you do not want the heat, cut down on the red curry paste. Personally, I loved the spicy sauce over the jasmine rice, but it was a bit too hot for my little ones. I think next time I will try to decrease the curry paste by half, but either way this recipe is definitely a keeper! MMMMMmmm!!

Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp
submitted by Melanie ~ www.thesisterscafe.com
Printable recipe here

Recipe source: Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1/4th • Points: 3 pts
Calories: 146.1 • Fat: 6.1g • Protein: 19 g • Carb: 2.6 g • Fiber: 0.4 g

1 tsp oil
4 scallions, whites and greens separated, chopped
1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 oz light coconut milk
2 tsp fish sauce
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt to taste

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add scallion whites and red curry paste and sauté one minute. Add shrimp and garlic, season with salt and cook about 2-3 minutes. Add coconut milk, fish sauce and mix well. Simmer about 2-3 minutes, until shrimp is cooked through. Remove from heat, mix in scallion greens and cilantro. Serve over rice and enjoy! (One cup of jasmine rice is 4 points)