Garlic Shrimp Coconut Milk (Printable Version)

Tender shrimp cooked with garlic and coconut milk, finished with fresh herbs and a touch of lime.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Sauce & Seasoning

07 - 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk, full-fat recommended
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or fish sauce, gluten-free if needed
10 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil

# Directions:

01 - Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add remaining oil. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Pour in coconut milk, soy or fish sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Return shrimp to the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are heated through and sauce has slightly thickened.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro and green onions before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce is rich and velvety but somehow still feels light and fresh
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
  • The combination of creamy coconut and zesty lime hits every single craving
02 -
  • Do not overcook the shrimp or they will become tough and rubbery, which ruins the whole experience
  • The sauce will continue thickening off the heat, so do not reduce it too much while cooking
  • Full fat coconut milk really does make a significant difference in the final texture
03 -
  • Have all your ingredients prepped before you start cooking because everything moves fast once the heat is on
  • Taste the sauce before adding the shrimp back in and adjust the lime or salt as needed

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