Ingredients
For the Shrimp and Sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 fresh tomato, diced
- 1 green pepper (such as bell pepper, poblano, or jalapeno), cut into thin rounds
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 16 ounces medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, peeled, and deveined
- 1 lime, juiced (plus lime wedges for serving)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley, for serving)
For Serving and Garnish
- Prepared pasta or rice, for serving
- Crushed red pepper, for garnish (optional)
- Grated parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the vegetables: Add the diced tomato and sliced green pepper to the pan. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- Add milk and shrimp: Pour in 1 cup of coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Finish: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the juice of one lime to brighten the flavors. Spoon the shrimp mixture over your choice of prepared pasta or rice. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Serve: Serve the coconut lime shrimp with lime wedges on the side. Optionally, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes or grated parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use any green pepper variety to adjust heat level to your preference, such as bell peppers for mild or jalapenos for a spicy kick.
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Make sure to not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Serve over gluten-free rice or pasta if you need a gluten-free option.
- Adjust seasoning by adding more salt, lime juice, or crushed red pepper according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion (Tropical/Coastal influences)
