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Thai Coconut Lime Shrimp

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

Thai Coconut Lime Shrimp

Total

13 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

8 min

Serves

2

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Servings

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. 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. 2

    Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2‑3 minutes until they turn pink and are just cooked through.

  3. 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. 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

Protein22 g
Carbohydrate5 g
Fat12 g
Fiber1 g
Sugar3 g
Sodium480 mg

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