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Coconut Lime Shrimp
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
 

delicious, tender shrimp w/ delicate flavors that are WOW!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, small plate
Cuisine: asian
Keyword: coconut, lime, shrimp
Servings: 4 ppl
Ingredients
  • 1 14 oz. can of coconut milk
  • 1 TBSP coconut oil
  • 1 medium lime, zested 1st, then juiced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 TBSP soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 lb raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined peeled and deveined
  • cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • cup shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
  1. Whisk together coconut oil, coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, and garlic and soy sauce in a medium bowl.

  2. Add shrimp and toss to evenly coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 min and up to 2 hours.

  3. Remove shrimp from marinade and gently shake off excess. Reserve remaining marinade.

  4. Heat up saute pan on medium and cook shrimp stirring occasionally until pink. Be sure not too overcook, they will get tough.

  5. Remove to serving dish.

  6. Warm reserved marinade in saucepan stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Pour over shrimp. Top with toasted coconut and cilantro.