Description
Discover how to make delicious garlic shrimp in coconut milk with this easy recipe. Creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Click to learn more!
Ingredients
- – 1.1 pounds (500 g) shrimp – peeled and deveined
- – 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- – 1 tsp (5 ml) black pepper
- – 1 tsp (5 ml) sweet paprika
- – 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
- – 1 tbsp (15 ml) unsalted butter
- – 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil – or vegetable oil
- – 4 garlic cloves – minced
- – 1 yellow onion – diced
- – 1 can (14 oz/400 ml) unsweetened coconut milk – full fat
- – 2 tsp (10 ml) cornstarch
- – 2 tbsp (30 ml) fish sauce
- – 1 tsp (5 ml) honey
- – 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
- – 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped cilantro – more for serving
- – chili flakes – for serving
- – freshly cracked black pepper – for serving
Instructions
- Prepare everything before starting to cook. In a bowl, combine the shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside.
- Chop the garlic very finely. Dice the onion into small pieces and chop the cilantro.
- In a large pan, melt the butter with the oil over high heat. Lay the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 minute on each side. Remove them from the pan.
- Lower the heat to a gentle setting and add the garlic and onion. Cook until they become soft and give off a pleasant smell, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in ¾ of the coconut milk. Mix the rest of the coconut milk with cornstarch and add this to the pan.
- Add fish sauce, honey, and lime juice, and let it cook gently for 2 minutes.
- Mix in the cilantro and put the shrimp back in the pan. Stir to coat them and let them warm up for about 1 minute.
- Taste the dish and adjust the fish sauce and lime juice if needed, adding by teaspoon.
- Finish with cilantro, chili flakes, and freshly cracked black pepper on top. Serve right away and enjoy!
Notes
- Evenly season the shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder for enhanced flavor.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a rich and creamy sauce, adjusting the amount to suit your taste.
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp to maintain tenderness – cook for only 1 minute on each side.
