Creamy Coconut Shrimp

Name: Creamy Coconut Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 pounds large shrimp; 1 to 2 tablespoons coconut oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; 5 to 6 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 1 (15 ounce) can canned coconut milk; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 fresh lime (zested then juiced); 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional); 1 tablespoon water; 3 to 4 scallions (diced)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:12min

This creamy coconut shrimp recipe was inspired by a popular Chinese buffet entrée. The rich, creamy coconut sauce has a slightly nutty and sweet flavor with hints of citrus. Serve it with your favorite starchy side dish to soak up all the sauce.

Updated at: Sun, 28 Sep 2025 02:51:33 GMT