Shrimp with garlic and coconut milk is a delicious and easy-to-make dish with a rich and creamy sauce. Here’s a basic recipe for you to follow:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (14 ounces) of coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons red curry paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian version)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until it becomes fragrant.
- Add the chopped onions and sliced red bell pepper to the pan. Sauté for a few minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute or so to release its flavors.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become tough.
- Season the dish with fish sauce (or soy sauce), brown sugar, and lime juice. Adjust these seasonings to taste, adding more if necessary. Stir to combine.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove the pan from the heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve the shrimp with garlic and coconut milk over steamed rice or with noodles.
This dish is packed with flavor from the combination of coconut milk, garlic, and red curry paste. You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less curry paste to suit your preference. Enjoy your homemade shrimp with garlic and coconut milk!
