Posted on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in
Seafood Recipes
Indulge in this irresistible creamy coconut shrimp recipe, bursting with rich flavors, velvety coconut sauce, and tender shrimp for a tropical delight.
Recipe Info
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 10 min |
| Ready In | 25 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 Servings |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Carbs | 6 g |
| Protein | 16 g |
Ingredients
14 oz (400g) thawed and peeled shrimp3/4 cup (7 fl oz / 200ml) coconut milkSalt to tasteBlack pepper to taste1/2 cube of fish, shrimp, or chicken bouillon1 tbsp butter or margarine1/2 onion, chopped1/4 cup (4 tbsp) tomato sauce1 tsp paprika2 tbsp cream cheese
Preparation
- In a pan, heat the butter and sauté the chopped onion until golden.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to evenly brown.
- If the mixture is too dry, add 1/4 cup (60ml) of water. If the shrimp releases water, skip this step.
- Stir in the coconut milk, tomato sauce, bouillon cube, and paprika, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese, stir, and cook for another minute, then turn off the heat.
- Serve with a side of rice, pasta or fries.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Amando Cozinhar
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