Coconut Chili Shrimp
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
271 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Coconut Chili Shrimp
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This easy and quick coconut chili shrimp is savory and spicy, with a perfect combination of succulent shrimp in a delightful coconut chili sauce, garnished with zesty lime and fresh cilantro. The recipe is ready in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 brown onion coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 2 teaspoons sambal asli sambal oelek or chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 200 ml coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 8 ounces (250g) large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 lime cut into wedges for serving
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves for garnishing
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Instructions
- Heat a skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Then stir in the sambal, tomato sauce, and turmeric. Mix well to combine.
- Stir in the coconut cream, fish sauce, and sugar, and let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste the sauce and add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce if it's too sweet.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and add them to the sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp while cooking. Turn off the heat, then dish out and serve immediately with lime wedges and cilantro leaves sprinkled on top.
Notes
- Recipe Adapted from Gourmet Traveller January 2004
- Tips:
- Use large, fresh tiger shrimp for the best result. If using frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw them properly before cooking. You can thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or soak them in cold water. After thawing, pat dry the shrimp with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This step helps to prevent the sauce from becoming watery.
- Both coconut cream and full-fat coconut milk work well for this recipe. Using coconut milk, you can thicken the sauce with cornstarch slurry (mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water). Stir in cornstarch slurry while simmering the sauce to achieve a nice consistency.
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp to prevent them from getting tough and drying out. Once the shrimp are just cooked and turn pink, turn off the heat immediately, as the heat will continue to cook them.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2people
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
1172mg
(49%)
Potassium
443mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
43IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1172mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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