Creamy Coconut Garlic Shrimp
A delightful dish featuring the rich flavors of coconut and garlic with succulent shrimp, perfect for any weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Large Shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined
- 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk (13.5 oz / 400ml)
- 6 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
- 1/2 tsp Dried Red Chili Flakes
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced garlic and red chili flakes, sautéing for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the full-fat coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish pairs well with steamed rice or a light salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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