Creamy Coconut Shrimp
A magical dish that combines sweet coconut and succulent shrimp, bringing the flavor of tropical getaways to your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but be careful not to let them brown!
- Introduce the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk, and add the lime juice and red pepper flakes. Stir gently to combine.
- Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes until heated through. Taste and season with salt as needed.
- Toss in the chopped green onions and cilantro just before serving.
Notes
Serve over jasmine rice or with naan to soak up the sauce. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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