Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring shrimp cooked in a creamy coconut and zesty lime sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn pink.
- Stir in the sliced onion and bell pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and soy sauce, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the lime juice, salt, and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or chopped chili peppers. Pair with steamed rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 25g