Description
Creamy, aromatic, and infused with tropical flavor, this Shrimp with Garlic and Coconut Milk recipe brings a taste of the islands straight to your table. The tender shrimp are seared until golden, then bathed in a luscious garlic-infused coconut sauce that’s perfect for spooning over rice, pasta, or crusty bread. This easy recipe is perfect for quick dinners, healthy food ideas, or elegant weeknight meals, making it one of the best easy dinner ideas you’ll want on repeat.
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and just cooked. Remove to a plate.
3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
4. Pour in the coconut milk and lime juice, stir, and simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
5. Return shrimp to the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Simmer for 1 more minute.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use full-fat canned coconut milk for the creamiest texture.
Don’t overcook the shrimp—they should be just pink and opaque.
Add veggies like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: easy dinner, shrimp recipe, coconut shrimp, weeknight meal, low carb