Creamy Coconut Shrimp
Indulge in a tropical getaway with this rich and creamy coconut shrimp, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dinner party centerpiece.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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 shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Introduce the shrimp, cooking until pink, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the coconut milk, lime juice, and red pepper flakes, stirring gently.
- Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt, then toss in the green onions and cilantro, stirring well.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let the dish simmer longer before serving. Pairs well with jasmine rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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