Description
Creamy Coconut Shrimp is a flavorful escape to the tropics, featuring succulent shrimp enveloped in a rich, creamy coconut sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and lime. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds to sun-soaked shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Gather and rinse the shrimp; pat dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes per side).
- Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, and sliced red bell pepper; stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper; simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm over rice or noodles, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg