Coconut Creamed Shrimp
Looking for a date night in dinner? Well why not dive into this Dinner for Two Coconut Creamed Shrimp. Tender shrimp cooked in a slightly spiced coconut creamed sauce. Serve some white rice on the side and you're all set.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 590kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and de veined
- 1 Cup coconut milk
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/2 piece ginger root finely chopped
- 1 Teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon hot chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Small bunch of fresh chopped coriander to serve
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over high heat and add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin & chili powder. Stir around for a minute or so, just long enough for the spices to be fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp and give the pan a good shake. Let the shrimp cook for about 3 minutes and then add in the coconut milk. Season with a little salt and pepper. Give a good stir and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle over the fresh chopped coriander. Serve with Basmati or Jasmine rice.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Creamed Shrimp
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 590
Calories from Fat 378
% Daily Value*
Fat 42g65%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Cholesterol 572mg191%
Sodium 1780mg77%
Potassium 454mg13%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 49g98%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 367mg37%
Iron 9mg50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.