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Creamy Coconut Shrimp

A healthy creamy coconut shrimp full of Thai flavors.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Seafood
Keyword how to make creamy coconut shrimp
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 313kcal
Author Marissa

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. uncooked shrimp: peeled, deveined, and tail off.
  • ¼ cup diced white onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 lime juice and zest
  • 1 T red curry paste

Instructions

  • In a greased pan over medium heat, cook onion and garlic for about 4 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • Stir in curry paste, drained diced tomatoes, lime juice plus zest, and coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  • Rinse thawed shrimp and stir in, cooking for 5 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Serve over rice of choice, with option to top with cilantro or shredded coconut flakes.

Notes

To get the right consistency, be sure to use full fat coconut milk.