Shrimp in Coconut Sauce

Name: Shrimp in Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds jumbo raw shrimp (– peeled and deveined, with shells and tails removed); 5 tablespoons vegetable oil (– divided); 3 cloves garlic (– 1 minced and 2 coarsely chopped); 1 teaspoon salt (– divided); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (– divided); ½ large white or yellow onion (– peeled and coarsely chopped); 1 large orange or red bell pepper (– deseeded and sliced); ½ cup canned diced tomatoes; 2 large basil leaves, (plus more for garnish); 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley, (plus more for garnish); 1 cup canned coconut milk; ⅓ cup chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons lime juice (– about 1 large lime, juiced); 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (– optional); 4 – 6 ounces cream cheese (– softened, depending on desired creaminess); 1 red jalapeño pepper (– thinly sliced, optional)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

Make this creamy one-pot Shrimp in Coconut Sauce with blended vegetables, coconut milk, and cream cheese in just 30 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles for an easy dinner.

Updated at: Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:25:37 GMT