11 Oct '10

I've lost another 7 lbs!!  That's 12 lbs. TOTAL!  It's definitely going faster (and easier!) than I thought it would.  And the amazing thing is, I really haven't been hungry--except for right now :-)  I'm kinda hungry right now, but I need to make supper and that will solve that problem.

Supper is on the stove and I'm looking forward to it!  It smells great!  Why is it, the one thing you're sure you have so you even look, is no where to be found?!  I had to run out to Waitrose and get curry powder!

Here's the supper recipe, from the Real Simple web-site:

Curried Rice with Shrimp

1 T olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 cloved garlic, chopped (I used 3 and grated them)
2 t curry powder
1 c long-grain white rice (or Basmati rice)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1-1/2 lbs peeled and de-veined large shrimp
1/2 c fresh basil (I did chiffonade strips)

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the onion and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6-8 minutes.  Add the garlic and curry powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 2 minutes.  Add the rice, 2-1/2 c water and 1/2 t each salt and pepper and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.  Season shrimp with 1/2 t salt and 1/4 t pepper and nestle them in the partially cooked rice.  Cover and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, 4-5 minutes.  Fold in the basil.  Makes 4 servings, 431 calories each.

While this cooked, I worked on getting my water for the day, since I slept all day :-)  I had a good appointment with the doctor before I went to bed.  My shoulder is getting better.  It was a beautiful day here in North Yorkshire and I had a lovely drive back from Otley in the soft Autumn sunshine.  The stone houses were honey-colored in the sun and the fields were all jewel tones, with the occasional stand of trees turning butterscotch as Autumn progresses.

A little later...  I have to say, the Curried Rice with Shrimp was fabulous!!!