Shrimp with Garlic and Coconut Milk
A comforting skillet dish featuring succulent shrimp simmered in a rich and creamy coconut milk sauce with garlic and lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Garlic (minced)
- Coconut milk
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lime juice
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the skillet by adding olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp and season with salt and pepper until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in coconut milk and simmer for another 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Stir in lime juice and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with jasmine rice or garlic naan. Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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