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Shrimp in creamy coconut sauce

Creamy Coconut Milk

Creamy Coconut Shrimp is a quick, protein-packed seafood dish with coconut milk, garlic, and veggies that’s perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2
Calories 304 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz shrimp (peeled, with or without tail on)
  • 1/4 cup white onions (diced)
  • 1/4 cup green onions (diced)
  • 1 roma tomato (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup mushrooms (sliced and pre-cooked)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  • Toss in the white onions, green onions, tomato, and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  • Pour in the coconut milk, then sprinkle in paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well and cook another minute until the shrimp is fully opaque.
  • Fold in the pre-cooked mushrooms and mix everything together.
  • Garnish with extra green onions and serve over fluffy rice—or swap in cauliflower rice for a lighter, low-carb option.

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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 38gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 274mgSodium: 505mgPotassium: 842mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 508IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 3mg