Description
A delightful and flavorful dish featuring large shrimp cooked in a creamy coconut milk sauce with garlic, ginger, and lime, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Combine the shrimp with lime juice, lime zest, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until the shrimp turns pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- Pour in the coconut milk into the skillet, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the shredded coconut and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir well to coat them in the coconut sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Serve over steamed rice or quinoa and consider adding vegetables like bell peppers for added color and nutrition.
