Description
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring shrimp cooked in coconut milk with garlic and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they start to turn pink.
- Pour in the coconut milk and lime juice, then sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Serve the garlic shrimp over cooked rice or quinoa, drizzling extra coconut milk sauce on top if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the coconut milk.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option, adjusting cooking times as necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg