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Receta Yellow Curry Shrimp, and Musings on the Weather in New England
Ingredientes
- 1 15-ounce can light coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons yellow curry sauce (we like Trader Joe's)
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 pound green beans, chopped
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2-3 leaves basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1250g | |
| Calories 1679 | |
| Calories from Fat 844 | 50% |
| Total Fat 100.23g | 125% |
| Saturated Fat 81.9g | 328% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 689mg | 230% |
| Sodium 2205mg | 92% |
| Potassium 3030mg | 87% |
| Total Carbs 87.06g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.4g | 81% |
| Sugars 10.26g | 7% |
| Protein 118.68g | 190% |
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