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Creamy Coconut Shrimp (Dairy-Free Recipe)
For a quick weeknight dinner that takes less than 30 minutes to make, try this recipe for Creamy Coconut Shrimp with a flavorful dairy-free sauce. This easy skillet recipe is a family favorite that is so versatile. Serve the creamy shrimp with cooked rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition📖 cleaneatingkitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- spatula
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
2
Add the shrimp and cook for ⏱️ 3 minutes. Use a spatula to turn the shrimp to the other side and cook for an additional ⏱️ 3 minutes, or until the shrimp have curled up and are opaque in color.
3
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a clean plate.
4
Then, pour in the coconut milk and lime juice to the skillet. Turn the heat to high to bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5
Whisk in the cornstarch, sugar, ginger, salt, and pepper.
cornstarch1 tablespoon
6
When the mixture start to simmer, reduce the heat to low. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken.
7
Turn off the heat and carefully add the cooked shrimp to the sauce. Stir to coat the shrimp and serve over your choice of cooked rice, sautéed cauliflower rice, or cooked noodles.
Cooked rice, sauteed cauliflower rice, or cooked noodles (optional, for serving)
8
Sprinkle the top with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Green onions, sliced (for topping)
Nutrition Facts
calories
261 calories
fat Content
16.2 g
serving Size
1/4 of recipe
fiber Content
0.2 g
sugar Content
2.6 g
sodium Content
551.9 mg
protein Content
24.1 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
182.5 mg
carbohydrate Content
7.8 g
saturated Fat Content
11.3 g
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