INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
cooking oil
1
onion, chopped
1
green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves
garlic, minced
3/4 cup
long-grain rice
1/4 tsp
red-pepper flakes
1 3/4 tsp
salt
1 3/4 cups
canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from one 15-ounce can)
5 cups
water
1 cup
canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/2 lb
medium shrimp, shelled and cut in half horizontally
1/4 tsp
fresh-ground black pepper
1 tbsp
lemon juice
1/2 cup
chopped fresh parsley or cilantro