Description
Shrimp with Garlic and Coconut Milk is a quick and flavorful seafood dinner made with tender shrimp, creamy coconut milk, and bold garlic. This easy 25-minute shrimp recipe is perfect for weeknight meals or elegant entertaining. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, it pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or crusty bread for a tropical twist on comfort food.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Lower heat to medium, add more olive oil if needed, and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Pour in the coconut milk and stir. Add lime juice, red pepper flakes, and salt. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Return shrimp to skillet and stir into the sauce. Simmer for another 1–2 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or crusty bread.
Notes
This dish is best eaten fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days.
To reheat, warm gently and add a splash of coconut milk if needed.
Use fresh lime juice for a brighter finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 175mg