Coconut Lime Peanut Shrimp
Can also be used with chicken or pork

1 to 2 pounds shrimp
"A taste of Thai" peanut sauce or mix
1 Tablespoon finely minced ginger
1 (13 oz) can coconut milk
1/4 cup lime juice
1 grated rind of 1 lime
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
4 large garlic cloves, finely minced

2 Tablespoons corn starch mixed with water

mix and pour over meat and cook in crock pot until meat is done. then add corn starch and water to thicken the sauce. serve over rice noodles or rice or be creative.

My daughters thought it was a bit spicy but the boys and myself chowed it down!

New Favorite Recipes

My family said this was the best rice I ever made.

Cilantro-Lime Rice
2 cups uncooked rice
2 teaspoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
zest of 1 lime
2 cans (30 oz) vegetable broth
or chicken broth
2 1/2 cup water
4 Tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
6 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, lime peel, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar, and cilantro, mix well. Pour over the hot cooked rice and enjoy!