Description
Garlic shrimp in coconut milk is a flavorful dish that brings the essence of the tropics to your table. This recipe features tender shrimp simmered in a rich, creamy coconut sauce infused with aromatic garlic and spices. Perfect for any occasion, it offers a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will transport you to sun-soaked beaches with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped, red or yellow)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing the shrimp and chopping the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and chopped onions until translucent.
- Add chopped bell peppers, cooking until softened (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add shrimp to the pan, stirring until they turn pink (approximately 3–5 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow it to simmer gently.
- Stir in lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and pepper; let it simmer for another few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg