Description
Buffet Style Creamy Coconut Shrimp is a tropical delight that combines tender shrimp with a luscious coconut sauce. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether as an impressive appetizer or a satisfying main course. With its vibrant flavors and easy preparation, you can bring the taste of the islands right to your dining table. Get ready to indulge in every creamy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop bell peppers, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Saut? garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, and chili flakes; stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add bell peppers; simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve warm with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg