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I am having so much fun coming up with a supper that can be made in 15 Minutes every Friday. Are you enjoying them? I think the Chicken Scallopine has been my favorite recipe so far in this series. Do you have a favorite one? {Check out all my 15 Minute Meals..if you haven’t already.} After you check out the archives, you have to try this one….this creamy coconut shrimp is a new family favorite!
It’s dairy free and gluten free and I promise it’s ready in under 15 minutes. Even though this is an allergy friendly dish…you’d never know it! The coconut milk makes this supper so creamy and delicious with a hint of coconut flavor. The lime gives it a freshness. What takes this dish to amazing is the toasted coconut and fresh lime zest on top when serving!
Hubbyman says it reminds him of a coconut curry shrimp he had in India, but without the curry. He informed me that next time I have to add some curry to it since it’s something he loved during his time in India for work.
Creamy Coconut Shrimp
This creamy coconut shrimp is a quick and easy seafood dinner that comes together in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 14 oz. coconut milk
- 3 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp freshly grated lime zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tsps sugar
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 lbs large shrimp (26 to 30 per lb.), peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup toasted, sweetened shredded coconut
- Fresh lime wedges for squeezing (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat up coconut milk with garlic, ginger, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil for several minutes to thicken.
- Add shrimp and cook until shrimp are opaque and slightly curled up. If you prefer a thicker sauce then mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and add slowly to the boiling shrimp mixture and cook until thickened.
- Serve over rice and top with toasted coconut and lime zest.
Notes
To make this a 15-minute supper:
- Use prepared brand of minced garlic and ginger, such Gourmet Gardens (NOTE: some GG products are not dairy free).
- Start rice first and remove shrimp tails while the sauce boils.
- Toast the coconut while the rest of meal cooks, if you are toasting it yourself.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 7-8 shrimpAmount Per Serving: Calories: 540Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 479mgSodium: 2338mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 55g
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Good day all,
I have 2 questions about this recipe.
1. Is the coconut milk supposed to be sweetened or unsweetened?
2. Is the 1 “Tablespoon” of ‘Lime Zest’ supposed to actually be 1 “Teaspoon”?
I made this dish tonight and believe I did something wrong, as it had an extremely strong lime flavor with close to no trace of coconut. I used canned unsweetened coconut milk as that was all I had. Thanks for the help! I plan on making it again, after I fix my mistake.
Hi. I use unsweetened coconut milk (from a can, not a carton for drinking). I love lime so I use 1 tbl…however, feel free to reduce the lime zest if it’s too much for you. w-
This looks amazing. Every time I go to a chinese buffet I always get the coconut shrimp or chicken. I love anything coconut. This will be made repeatedly in my house I’m sure. Thank you for the recipe. Much appreciated.
This looks so delicious! Anything with coconut is a hit at our house.
Aw I just finished up the leftover coconut milk I had! But now I know for next time what to make since I almost always have leftover coconut milk (I cook just for me). Going on my menu soon.
I can’t begin to tell you how delicious this looks to me! I think I need to run out and buy some shrimp today and make this for the family!
Ok, I don’t know what to like more….the coconut? the shrimp? or the 15 minutes?? Seriously good stuff!
I know, right! It was perfect!!!
This looks delicious! I love coconut shrimp.
Mmmmmm…me too 🙂
The combination shrimp, coconut and lime sounds delicious! I always keep shrimp in my freezer for a quick weeknight meal!
Thanks Diane!
That looks SO scrumptious!!!! I am really loving shrimp right now so I can see this being on my menu for next week.
I’m having serious shrimp cravings and can’t wait to make this one again.