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Creamy Coconut Lime Shrimp

This creamy coconut lime shrimp is a fast and easy main dish that everyone will love. Serve with rice or your favorite starch to soak up all the delicious coconut and lime flavors from the sauce. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: 15 minute coconut lime shrimp, coconut lime shrimp, coconut lime shrimp recipe, easy coconut lime shrimp
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 1/2 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 scallions chopped

Instructions

  • Heat two teaspoons coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for one minute.
  • Flip shrimp and immediately add garlic and ginger. Toss shrimp in garlic and ginger and cook for one minute.
  • Add coconut milk, lime juice and zest and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add scallions and cilantro.