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Chinese Coconut Bliss Shrimp

Discover an easy and delicious alternative to take-out with our 30-minute Chinese Coconut Bliss Shrimp. Succulent shrimp, seared to perfection, is highlighted by a rich, aromatic backdrop of garlic and ginger. The sweet notes of coconut milk and lime juice bring a unique twist, with a touch of heat ...
4
30 min
TOTAL TIME
442
CALORIES
$3.23
PER SERVING
Chinese Coconut Bliss Shrimp
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Salt
1 tsp salt
Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Garlic
5 cloves garlic
minced
White Long Grain Rice
1 cup white long grain rice
uncooked
Raw Shrimp
2 lbs raw shrimp
peeled and cleaned
Coconut Oil
1 tbsp coconut oil
Lime
1 whole lime
zest and juice of
Cornstarch
2 tsp cornstarch
mixed with 1 tablespoon of cold water
Unsweetened Coconut Milk
14 oz unsweetened coconut milk
Scallions
4 whole scallions
thinly sliced with separate green parts for garnish
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Fresh Ginger
2 tbsp fresh ginger
minced
Honey
1 tbsp honey
Directions
RICE
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Rinse the rice under water in a strainer until the water runs clear. Add it to 2 cups of water with a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Keep covered until ready to serve.
SHRIMP
2
Season the cleaned shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute on each side in batches to ensure that the skillet isn't overcrowded.
SAUCE
3
In the same skillet, add minced garlic, ginger, and sliced scallions. Cook for a minute.
4
Add the coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and let it cook for 6-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
5
Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture to the sauce and simmer for another 2 minutes until thickened.
SERVING
6
Serve the shrimp over rice, ladling the sauce on top. Finish with a sprinkle of sliced scallion greens for garnish. Enjoy your meal!
Health Info
Macros
35g
CARBS
19g
FAT
34g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH
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Frequently Asked Questions
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