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Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk

Savory Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk: Quick & Delicious Delight

Discover the vibrant flavors of Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk—a quick dinner recipe bursting with garlic and coconut goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Fresh Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Change to vegetable oil if needed
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Substitute with soy sauce if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Agave syrup works as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Parsley is a good alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes Optional
  • to taste Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • bowl
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Toss to coat and let marinate while preparing other ingredients.
  2. Mince the garlic and chop the onion into small pieces.
  3. Heat a skillet over high heat with olive oil and butter. Sear shrimp for 1 minute on each side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
  4. Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet; sauté for 3 minutes.
  5. Pour in 3/4 of the coconut milk; mix cornstarch with remaining coconut milk, then add to the skillet. Stir in fish sauce, honey, and lime juice.
  6. Simmer the sauce for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Return shrimp to skillet and heat for an additional minute.
  8. Serve garnished with cilantro, chili flakes, and cracked pepper alongside rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic and lime for best results. Customize with veggies like spinach or bok choy.

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