Description
A delicious shrimp dish with coconut milk and garlic, perfect for serving over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (13 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium, add more olive oil if needed, and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir. Add lime juice, red pepper flakes, and salt. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to skillet and stir into the sauce. Simmer for another 1–2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add more lime juice or serve with lime wedges.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, coconut milk, garlic