Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe
A rich and flavorful Creamy Coconut Shrimp dish with tender shrimp cooked in a luscious coconut milk sauce. Perfect served over rice or noodles.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 cup coconut milk full-fat
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy coconut sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve warm over rice or noodles. Enjoy!
Notes
This Creamy Coconut Shrimp is versatile and can be paired with steamed vegetables or a side salad. Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
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