Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this delectable Creamy Coconut Shrimp recipe. Succulent shrimp cooked in a luscious coconut milk sauce with hints of lime and cilantro, this dish is a perfect blend of savory and sweet, with a touch of heat from red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
For Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add coconut oil.
- Sauté shrimp: Add shrimp, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until shrimp start to turn pink.
- Season: Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add coconut milk: Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in cilantro. Garnish with more cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve over jasmine rice, rice noodles, or cauliflower rice.
- For extra flavor, add bell peppers or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
