Description
An easy and healthy garlic shrimp in coconut milk recipe that’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for beginner cooks. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley), chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add lime juice and chili flakes, and simmer for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Turn off heat, stir in fresh herbs, and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
- Make sure shrimp are fully thawed and dry for best searing results.
- Don’t overcook shrimp; they cook very quickly.
- Prep all ingredients before cooking to work efficiently.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier sauce or light coconut milk for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg