Coconut Shrimp Criollo is a blend of sweet and spicy flavors from ñame root, ripe plantains and succulent shrimp united with a flavorful sauce of coconut milk, cumin, cinnamon, thyme and red pepper.

Makes 5 (1-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 414
Sodium: 708mg
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Cholesterol: 138mg
Protein: 22g

Coconut Shrimp Criollo

Ingredients

1 cup Kitchen Basics® Original Chicken Stock
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Chili Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cumin, Ground
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Thyme Leaves
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Red Pepper, Ground Cayenne
1/2 pound thin ñame root or yams, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 can (13.66 ounces) Thai Kitchen® Coconut Milk
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large ripe plantain or 2 bananas, peeled and sliced (1 1/2 cups)

Directions

1. Mix chicken stock and seasonings in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Add ñame root; cover and boil 5 minutes or until ñame are slightly tender.

2. Stir in coconut milk, shrimp and plantain. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.

3. Serve over cooked rice, if desired.

Tips

Test Kitchen Tip: Ñame root, also know as yams, are grown throughout the tropics, including West Africa, the South Pacific and the Caribbean. The root is shaped like a long sweet potato with creamy, nutty flesh.

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