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Creamy Coconut Milk Shrimp Delight

Quick and creamy coconut milk shrimp recipe with fresh herbs and spices for a delicious seafood dinner.

Creamy Coconut Milk Shrimp Delight

Try this creamy coconut milk shrimp recipe for a quick, flavorful seafood dish with fresh herbs and spices. Perfect for an easy dinner.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
0s
Total time
25m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 100 ml coconut milk full fat
  • 50 g red bell pepper diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 5 g fresh ginger minced
  • 10 ml lime juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 5 g fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 pinch salt fine
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

International

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and minced fresh ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Add raw shrimp peeled and deveined to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. For in full fat coconut milk and stir to combine all ingredients.
  6. Add fresh lime juice, salt, and ground black pepper to the skillet and stir well.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend and sauce to thicken slightly.
  8. Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the shrimp and coconut sauce.
  9. Serve immediately with your choice of rice or grains.

Tips

  • Use fresh shrimp for best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
  • Serve with steamed jasmine rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed jasmine rice
  • quinoa
  • steamed broccoli
  • grilled asparagus

Enjoy this creamy coconut milk shrimp dish fresh from the pan with your favorite side for a quick and tasty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 2
  • Fat (g): 6
  • Carbohydrates (g): 3
  • Protein (g): 12
  • Calories: 120
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.1
  • Saturated Fat (g): 4

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