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Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk

Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk: A Creamy Seafood Dream

Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk is a quick and easy dish that delivers a rich, tropical flavor explosion, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked preferred
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Adds richness
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Cooking fat
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat, unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Optional thickener
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce For umami depth
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Adjust to preference
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust spice level
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Fresh, optional
  • to taste Freshly Cracked Black Pepper For final seasoning

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine shrimp with salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, and garlic powder. Toss to coat and set aside.
  2. Mince garlic and dice onion.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over high heat. Sear shrimp for 1 minute on each side until pink. Remove from skillet.
  4. Add minced garlic and diced onion to skillet, sauté for 3 minutes.
  5. Pour in ¾ coconut milk, stir, and add cornstarch mixture. Thicken the sauce.
  6. Stir in fish sauce, honey, and lime juice, simmer gently.
  7. Return shrimp to skillet and stir to coat. Add cilantro if using.
  8. Adjust seasoning and serve, garnishing with black pepper and chili flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfectly cooked shrimp should be tender; avoid overcooking. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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