Creamy Garlic Coconut Shrimp
A delightful dish of tender shrimp enveloped in a creamy garlic coconut sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Rice or crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the shrimp to the pan, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve the creamy coconut shrimp over rice or with crusty bread, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Notes
For perfect shrimp, do not overcook; they should be just pink and opaque. Fresh shrimp offer the best flavor. The garnish of cilantro adds a fresh touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 170mg