Description
This Shrimp with Garlic and Coconut Milk is a quick, luscious dish that blends rich coconut cream, golden garlic, and tender shrimp into a tropical, savory experience. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and entertaining, it’s best served with rice, noodles, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Toss shrimp with salt, pepper, and chili flakes in a mixing bowl and set aside.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. Lower the heat, add more butter if needed, and sauté garlic until golden and aromatic.
4. Pour in the coconut milk, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Return shrimp to the skillet. Add lime juice and fresh herbs. Let simmer for 2 more minutes.
6. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamy, non-curdled sauce.
Don’t overcook the shrimp—remove them as soon as they turn opaque.
For more flavor depth, add a pinch of curry powder or fresh grated ginger with the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Tropical Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg