Thai Shrimp and Rice

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes 4 servings of Thai shrimp and rice.

Ingredients

 * 1 tsp vegetable oil
 * ½ cup sliced scallions
 * 1 tbs chopped garlic
 * 14 oz can coconut milk
 * 1½ cups jasmine or converted white rice
 * 1 cup shredded carrots
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 12 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
 * 8 oz snow peas
 * 2 tsp lime zest

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in a skillet.
 * 2) Add scallions and garlic, saute 2 minutes or until aromatic.
 * 3) Pour coconut milk into a 1 quart liquid measure and add enough water to make 3¼ cups.
 * 4) Add to skillet and bring to a boil.
 * 5) Add rice, carrots and salt.
 * 6) Cover reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes or until rice is nearly tender.
 * 7) Stir in shrimp, peas, lime zest.
 * 8) Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 4 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through and the peas are tender.
 * 9) Garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro.