I could put this sauce on everything!

Finally, I'M BACK!

I graduated and spent some fun times in Yellowstone with the fam.

And now I'm back in Missoula, looking for

as my Dad would call it

a "J"word.

AKA a JOB!

In the mean time, I have plenty of time to catch up on back logged meals.

So here is the first of many.

This cashew dipping sauce was INSANE and I literally put the leftovers on everything!

The carrot salad was MUCH better than I would have ever expected and the rice was awesome as well.

An all around great meal that you should definitely try!

ENJOY!

Pan Fried Shrimp with Green Curry Cashew Sauce

1 slice peeled fresh ginger (1/4 in thick)

3/4 cup plus 2 T roasted unsalted cashews

1/3 cup plain low fat yogurt (I used greek)

1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves

1 T brown sugar

1 tsp curry powder

S&P

1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp

2 T olive oil

In a food processor, pulse finger until finely chopped.  Add 3/4 cup cashews; process until smooth, 2-3 min.

Add yogurt, cilantro, sugar and curry powder; season with salt.  Process until incorporated, 1-2 min.  Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with remaining cashews.

Season shrimp with S&P, heat 1 T oil in large skillet over med-high.  Add half shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, 2-3 min.  Repeat with remaining oil and shrimp.  Serve with sauce.

Serves 4.

Sesame Carrot Salad

1 lb carrots, peeled and coarsely grated

2 T sesame seeds

1-2 T rice vinegar

1 T toasted sesame oil

1 piece fresh ginger (1in), peeled and finely chopped (about 2 T)

S&P

In a large bowl, combine ingredients, season with S&P; toss to combine.

Sesame Lime Rice

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup long grain white rice

S&P

2 T sesame seeds, toasted

1 T vegetable oil, such as safflower

1/2 tsp finely grated lime zest, plus 1 T fresh lime juice

Bring water to boil in a med pan, add rice; season with S&P.  Return to boil; reduce heat.  Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-17 min.  Remove from heat; let stand covered 5 min.

Add sesame seeds, oil, and lime zest and juice.  Season with S&P.  Fluff with fork, then toss to combine and serve.

Serves 4.

Logan Rating: ****