• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. peanut oil
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 star anise
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. hot curry powder
• 20 peeled, deveined shrimp
• 1 cup canned coconut cream
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 5 ounces Asian noodles, or Ramen noodles

Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry onion, garlic, ginger, and star anise for about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder, mix well and add shrimp. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, add coconut cream and spinach leaves, and bring to a simmer for 4-5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook noodles in boiling water; drain. Toss gently with shrimp mixture and serve.

Per serving: calories 433, fat 28.5g, 57% calories from fat, cholesterol 79mg, protein 14.5g, carbohydrates 33.7g, fiber 3.6g, sugar 5.0g, sodium 146mg, diet points 10.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.6, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.9, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 5.3, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 1.0

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The recommended wines are: Chablis, Chardonnay, or Sauvignon Blanc.