Curried Lentils with Shrimp

Turmeric is gaining popularity for it's numerous health benefits. After researching what this amazing spice was all about, I decided to work on some recipes to incorporate it into our lives. This is a really simple and hearty dish. You can also make it as mild or spicy as you want. I serve this over steamed brown jasmine rice.

- 1 Bag red lentils, rinsed

- 2 Cloves garlic, minced

- 4 Cups vegetable broth

- 1 Can coconut milk

- Tablespoon honey

- 1/2 Cup Raisins

- 1 lb Shrimp

- 2 Tablespoons Patak's Mild Curry Paste

- 1 Teaspoon "The Spice Hunter Smoky Turmeric" seasoning

- 1 Teaspoons fresh ginger, minced

*Optional 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, fresh cilantro and/or a squeeze of lime.

Sautee garlic and ginger in olive oil until soft. Add broth and lentils, bring to a gentle boil. If you boil your lentils too rapidly, you will lose your broth, half the lentils will be mushed and stuck to the bottom of your pan and the other half will be undercooked. Once lentils soften, add the coconut, raisins, seasoning and curry paste. Let simmer until lentils are soft. Turn heat to low and add raw shrimp, until thoroughly cooked. Add honey, chopped cilantro, a splash of soy sauce and a squeeze of lime. Serve alone, or with steamed rice of choice.

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