Description
Shrimp with Garlic and Coconut Milk is a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for quick dinners or impressive meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Clean, peel, and devein shrimp. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and golden.
- Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add salt, pepper, lime juice, and chili flakes (if using). Stir and simmer for 1–2 more minutes.
- Turn off heat and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is gluten-free.
- Adjust chili flakes to your spice preference.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg