Looking for an easy date-night dinner? Try this Dinner for Two: Coconut Creamed Shrimp. Succulent shrimp simmered in a gently spiced coconut cream sauce. Serve with white rice for a simple, satisfying meal.
Sometimes a quiet dinner for two is a real treat. This recipe is perfect for those evenings when the kids can fend for themselves with something simple, and you want a dish that’s quick, flavorful, and a little special. It’s a great option for a cozy meal at home.
This dish takes about 15 minutes from start to finish—the shrimp cook quickly, so peeling and deveining them is the most time-consuming part. If you like speedy weeknight dinners, this one delivers big on flavor with minimal effort. Serve with Basmati or Jasmine rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
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Coconut Creamed Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 Cup coconut milk
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/2 piece ginger root finely chopped
- 1 Teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon hot chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Small bunch of fresh chopped coriander to serve
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the ginger, crushed garlic, turmeric, cumin and chili powder, and cook, stirring, for about a minute until the spices release their aroma.
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Add the shrimp and shake the pan so they spread in an even layer. Cook for about 3 minutes, then pour in the coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened. Sprinkle with chopped fresh coriander and serve immediately with rice.
*Note: appliance strengths vary; prep and cook times are approximate.
Calories from Fat 378
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