Description
A comforting dish combining coconut milk, fresh shrimp, and fragrant garlic, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cooked rice or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Start with a large skillet over medium heat, warming the olive oil.
- Once the oil is heated, add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant—be careful not to burn them!
- Pour in the coconut milk, stirring to create a harmonious blend.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, around 5-7 minutes.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread, garnished with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and flavor.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are fresh and properly deveined for the best texture. Adjust seasoning to taste, and consider adding lime juice for extra zing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg