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    Creamy Coconut Shrimp

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    This incredibly easy to make Chinese buffet style Creamy Coconut Shrimp is a super tasty 15 minute dinner! The tender shrimp is quickly sautéed in coconut oil, stirred into the sweet coconut sauce, then topped with fresh lime zest for a tangy combination!!

    an overhead ¾ view of the chinese buffet style creamy coconut shrimp in a blue speckled bowl

    Delicious Creamy Coconut Shrimp is a super easy dinner based on the buffet style entree served at Chinese-American restaurants!

    Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe

    If you love a quick weeknight dinner like me, you'll love this flavorful but simple shrimp dinner! Start your rice and peel the shrimp for this creamy coconut shrimp, and have dinner ready and on the table in just 20 minutes!

    The creamy coconut milk sauce has a hint of coconut with a sweetness that is complimented by the fresh lime zest. Add a lime wedge on the side when serving this soon-to-be family favorite meal!

    How to Make Creamy Coconut Shrimp

    Prepare your raw shrimp ( thawed, if using frozen shrimp ) and heat a large skillet or frying pan with the coconut oil to medium high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Transfer your cooked shrimp to a plate, and set aside.

    Add the full fat, unsweetened coconut milk to the skillet along with finely minced garlic and ginger, lime juice and zest, sugar and salt. Bring the sauce to a full rolling boil over medium high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes to thicken the sauce.

    Once the sauce has thickened, return the shrimp to the coconut sauce and continue to simmer for an addition 2 to 3 minutes to warm the shrimp.

    Remove from heat when done, and serve immediately. I serve my creamy coconut shrimp over either rice or cauliflower rice, and garnish with freshly zested lime as well as a lime wedge. Toasted unsweetened shredded coconut is also a wonderfully complimentary flavor!

    a closeup view of the Chinese buffet style creamy coconut shrimp garnished with lime zest in a blue speckled bowl

    If you love the flavors of shrimp and coconut, try out my Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp too!

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    Creamy Coconut Shrimp

    This incredibly easy to make Chinese buffet style Creamy Coconut Shrimp is a super tasty 15 minute dinner! The tender shrimp is quickly sauteed in coconut oil, stirred into the sweet coconut sauce, then topped with fresh lime zest for a tangy combination!!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 281kcal
    Prep 5 minutes minutes
    Cooking 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 lbs shrimp (medium or large - thawed, peeled and deveined)
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or olive oil)
    • 1 14 oz can coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoon garlic (finely minced or crushed)
    • 2 limes (zest and juice)
    • 1 tablespoon ginger (finely minced or crushed)
    • ½ tablespoon sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • Bring a large skillet with the coconut oil to medium high heat. Add the shrimp and saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shrimp turns opaque and is cooked through. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.
    • Add the coconut milk, garlic, ginger, lime juice and zest, sugar and salt to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once a full rolling boil has been reached, reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until thickened.
    • Return the cooked shrimp to the thickened sauce, and continue to simmer on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp is heated through.
    • Remove from heat when done and serve immediately. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice, garnished with lime wedges and/or toasted shredded coconut, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 281kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 47g (94%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Cholesterol: 572mg (191%) | Sodium: 1909mg (83%) | Potassium: 232mg (7%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 20mg (24%) | Calcium: 347mg (35%) | Iron: 5mg (28%)
    Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
    buffet style, Chinese restaurant inspired, coconut milk, Creamy Coconut Shrimp, seafood, shrimp entrees
    Course Dinner Recipes, Entrees, Main Dish, Seafood
    Cuisine American, Chinese
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    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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    1. Rick sampson says

      February 27, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      4 stars
      Too much lime but will try again with less lime. It’s a bit much but I do recommend adding actual coconut ( sweetened and shredded) as well as cornstarch with water to help thickness.

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      • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

        February 27, 2022 at 10:54 pm

        I would love the added coconut, let us know how you like it when you use less lime. Enjoy!

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        • Elijah says

          September 04, 2022 at 6:17 pm

          4 stars
          Overall a very good and quick dish to make with rice. Only thing different I would recommend making a little slurry to help thicken it up but overall my kids loved it

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    2. Kathleen says

      August 19, 2021 at 9:48 am

      4 stars
      Although I haven't tried this recipe yet, it seems to be the most interesting and helpful one of all the other recipes that I've seen. I'll have to let you know how things turn out!!

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      • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

        August 19, 2021 at 9:53 am

        Thank you! Let us know how yours turns out when you give it a go!

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