Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk
Garlic shrimp in coconut milk is a tropical delight that combines juicy shrimp with a creamy coconut sauce infused with aromatic garlic and spices. This quick and easy dish, perfect for any weeknight dinner or a special occasion, brings the flavors of the tropics right to your kitchen. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients. Chop the onion and red bell pepper finely, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic & Spices: Stir in minced garlic and chili flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in Coconut Milk: Add coconut milk to the skillet, stirring until combined with vegetables; simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Add Shrimp & Lime Juice: Gently add shrimp and lime juice, cooking until shrimp is pink and opaque, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top before serving over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sauté garlic first before adding shrimp to sear them well. Feel free to substitute shrimp with scallops or add vegetables like zucchini for extra nutrition and color.