Description
A quick, light, and flavorful shrimp dish cooked in a silky coconut milk and garlic sauce, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- A handful fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: mince garlic, chop herbs, and thaw and pat dry shrimp if frozen.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive or coconut oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and just starting to turn golden, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until opaque and firm.
- Lower heat to medium-low and pour in the entire can of coconut milk. Stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Add lime juice and stir.
- Simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
- Turn off heat and sprinkle chopped cilantro or parsley over the top. Stir gently and serve.
Notes
[‘Pat shrimp dry before cooking to get a good sear and avoid watery sauce.’, ‘Cook garlic just until fragrant to prevent bitterness.’, ‘Use full-fat coconut milk for creamier texture; light coconut milk will be thinner.’, ‘Simmer sauce gently to thicken without curdling.’, ‘Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture.’, ‘Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or zoodles for a complete meal.’, ‘Reheat leftovers gently and add a splash of water or broth if sauce thickens too much.’]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
Keywords: shrimp, coconut milk, garlic, quick dinner, easy recipe, light dinner, creamy sauce, weeknight meal