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Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk

Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk for a Quick Flavor Explosion

Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms tender shrimp into a tropical delight in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Sauté
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for searing the shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh and minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
For the Sauce
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat recommended
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch can be omitted
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh is best
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • to taste freshly cracked black pepper for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place shrimp in a mixing bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, and garlic powder. Toss well and let marinate.
  2. Mince the garlic cloves and dice the yellow onion to have everything ready for cooking.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for about 1 minute on each side until pink. Remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and diced onion over medium heat for about 3 minutes until translucent.
  5. Pour in ¾ of the coconut milk. Whisk the remaining milk with cornstarch, add to skillet with fish sauce, honey, and lime juice. Simmer for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  6. Return the shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the sauce until well-coated. Simmer for another minute.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, chili flakes, and freshly cracked black pepper. Best served over rice, noodles, or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Taste the sauce before serving to adjust flavors as needed. Use fresh ingredients for optimal taste, and consider substitutions as preferred.

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