Description
Zesty Lime Shrimp & Coconut Rice Bowls are a tropical escape on your dinner plate, combining succulent shrimp with creamy coconut rice and a burst of fresh lime flavor. This vibrant dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With customizable ingredients, you can tailor the recipe to your taste while enjoying a delightful blend of flavors that will transport you to sunny shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing garlic, dicing bell pepper, and squeezing lime juice.
- In a medium pot, combine jasmine rice with coconut milk and water per package instructions. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until fluffy (about 15 minutes).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté garlic and red bell pepper until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Add shrimp to the skillet along with honey, lime juice, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 5 minutes).
- Combine cooked rice with the shrimp and vegetable mixture in the skillet until well mixed.
- Serve hot topped with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg