Thai Coconut Lime Shrimp
Quick sautéed shrimp in a fragrant coconut‑lime sauce with a hint of fish sauce and fresh cilantro.

Total
13 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes(optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- to taste salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the minced garlic and red chili flakes (if using) and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2‑3 minutes until they turn pink and are just cooked through.
- 3
Stir in the coconut milk, lime juice, and fish sauce; reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3‑4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 4
Season with a pinch of salt if needed, then remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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