Description
A delightful creamy coconut shrimp recipe that combines flavors of coconut, lime, and succulent shrimp for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw shrimp (large or jumbo), thawed, peeled, and deveined
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 to 3 green onions (white part chopped, green tops sliced)
- 14 ounces coconut milk
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh lime zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger root
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by peeling, deveining, and rinsing the shrimp. Make sure they’re ready for cooking.
- Next, chop the green onions and mince the garlic and ginger.
- Zest and juice the lime to have both flavor components ready for the dish.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tablespoon of coconut oil and allow it to heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp and chopped green onions. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp turns opaque and fully cooked.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked shrimp and onions to a plate and set aside.
- In a large bowl, pour in the coconut milk and add the coconut cream, corn starch, minced garlic and ginger, lime juice and zest, sugar, shredded coconut, optional cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk the coconut mixture until it is thoroughly blended.
- Carefully pour the mixture into the hot skillet, bringing it to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to a low simmer for 4 to 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Once thickened, mix the sautéed shrimp back into the coconut sauce and let it simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes to warm through.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite rice. Top with the green onion slices and a wedge of lime.
Notes
For best results, use fresh shrimp and adjust lime juice to taste. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
