Best 7 Shrimp Braised In Coconut Milk Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Southeast Asia with this exquisite collection of shrimp braised in coconut milk recipes. Embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to tropical paradise. Discover the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes in each dish, as succulent shrimp are lovingly braised in a rich and creamy coconut milk sauce. From classic Thai curries to innovative fusion creations, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, these recipes are designed to guide you effortlessly through the process of creating authentic and delicious shrimp braised in coconut milk dishes that will impress your family and friends. Prepare to tantalize your senses and embark on a flavor-filled adventure with these delectable recipes.

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GARLIC SHRIMP IN COCONUT MILK, TOMATOES AND CILANTRO



Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk, Tomatoes and Cilantro image

A quick shrimp stew cooked in a tomato coconut broth with a hint of lime and cilantro. Simple enough to make for a weekday dinner yet sophisticated enough to serve to company. Serve with a little brown basmati rice to soak up the broth.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lbs peeled and deviened jumbo shrimp (weight after peeled)
1 tsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper (diced)
4 scallions (thinly sliced, white and green parts separated)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
14 oz can light coconut milk
1/2 lime (squeezed)

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, heat oil on medium-low heat. Add red peppers and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Add scallion whites, 1/4 cup cilantro, garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, coconut milk and 1/4 teaspoon salt, increase heat and bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low about 10 minutes to let the flavors blend and to thicken the sauce.
  • Add shrimp and cook 5 to 6 minutes, until opaque and cooked through.
  • Add lime juice.
  • To serve, divide equally among 4 bowls, about 1 1/4 cups then top with scallions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 -1/2 cups, Calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Sodium 397 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 3.5 g

COCONUT MILK SHRIMP



Coconut Milk Shrimp image

Saucy shrimp simmered in creamy coconut milk sauce with fresh garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, and lime juice. It's perfect over cooked rice and ready in only 30 minutes!

Provided by Katya

Categories     Main

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp, pat dried with a paper towel
1 Tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil
2 Tbsp. honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger
¼ tsp. red chili flakes
¼ tsp. kosher salt
2 Tbsp. butter for cooking shrimp
2 Tbsp. butter
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
¼ tsp. red chili flakes
1 (14 oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk (not lite)
1 Tbsp. fish sauce
Zest 1 lime
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, about 1/2 lime
Fresh chopped cilantro
Kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, honey, garlic, ginger, red chili flakes, and salt. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  • Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large non-stick skillet. When the butter is hot, add the shrimp with a pair of tongs. Leave the liquid from shrimp inside the bowl. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side or until pink on the outside. Remove immediately to a clean bowl. Shrimp will be raw on the inside. If you have leftover liquid in the pan from the shrimp, drain it before adding butter in the next step.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Add shallots, white parts of scallions, and chili flakes. Cook for a few minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir in coconut milk and fish sauce. Season with salt to taste. Simmer until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir in lime zest, juice, and shrimp. Simmer for few minutes until the shrimp is cooked through. Do not overcook the shrimp. Add green parts of scallions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Sugar 9.4 g, Sodium 890.7 mg, Fat 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 23.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 25.2 g, Cholesterol 213 mg

COCONUT-LIME MARINATED AND GRILLED SHRIMP



Coconut-Lime Marinated and Grilled Shrimp image

The quick and easy marinade in this recipe is a great way to use up that leftover coconut milk you have in your refrigerator. It adds a touch of sweetness to grilled shrimp and only takes 30 minutes to infuse tremendous flavor into your next dinner. Serve with steamed white rice or cold rice noodles for a light but delicious meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large limes (about 10 ounces)
One 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger
2 large cloves garlic
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup canned coconut milk
Kosher salt
1 pound jumbo shrimp (16/20), peeled and deveined
1 small scallion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Zest and juice 2 of the limes (you should have about 1 tablespoon zest and 1/4 cup juice) and add to a medium glass bowl. Peel and grate the ginger and garlic and add to the bowl along with the red pepper flakes, canola oil, coconut milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir to combine.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the remaining lime into wedges. Reserve for serving.
  • Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and put on a baking sheet lined with paper towels; don't worry if the coconut milk has hardened while it was in the refrigerator. In batches, cook the shrimp until lightly charred in spots on both sides and just cooked through, about 3 minutes total. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large plate.
  • Top with the sliced scallion and serve with the reserved lime wedges.

SHRIMP POACHED IN COCONUT MILK WITH FRESH HERBS (YERRA MOOLEE)



Shrimp Poached in Coconut Milk With Fresh Herbs (Yerra Moolee) image

In this dish from Kerala, fresh juicy shrimps are gently poached in herb-laced coconut milk. The spicing here is kept very subtle, so that the natural flavors of the shrimp and the coconut milk can be relished to their fullest.

Provided by Julie Sahni

Categories     Quick & Easy     Shrimp     Curry     Coconut     Coriander     Cilantro     Dinner     Onion     Ginger     Chile Pepper

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds shrimp, preferably large to medium (about 28-32 shrimp per pound)
7 tablespoons light vegetable oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons ground or crushed fresh ginger root
2 green chilies, or more, to taste, seeded and minced
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons ground coriander
3 cups coconut milk
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro (or substitute 1 tablespoon dry cilantro leaves)

Steps:

  • Shell and devein shrimp. Wash them thoroughly, and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan, and add onions. Over high heat, fry the onions until they turn golden brown (about 10 minutes) , stirring constantly to prevent burning. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic, ginger, and chilies, and fry for an additional 2 minutes. Add turmeric and coriander, stir rapidly for 15 seconds, and add coconut milk and salt. Cook the sauce, uncovered, until it thickens (about 10 minutes). Stir frequently to ensure that the sauce does not stick and burn.
  • Add shrimp, mix, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through. Do not overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough and chewy. Check for salt, stir in minced cilantro leaves, and serve.

SHRIMP BRAISED IN COCONUT MILK



Shrimp Braised in Coconut Milk image

Categories     Braise     Quick & Easy     Coconut     Shrimp     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound large shrimp (about 14)
2 cups water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove
1/2 red bell pepper
1 medium onion
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup canned whole tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup sliced scallion greens
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro springs
Accompaniment if desired:coconut rice

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp and reserve shells. In a small saucepan simmer shells in 2 cups water 15 minutes and pour shrimp broth through a sieve into a large measuring cup. Discard shells.
  • While shells are simmering, in a bowl combine shrimp, lime juice, and salt to taste and chill, covered. Chop garlic and thinly slice bell pepper, and onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain, seed, and chop tomatoes.
  • Add flour to onion mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, coconut milk, and 1 cup shrimp broth (reserving remainder for another use if desired) and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Add shrimp to vegetable mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle shrimp mixture with scallions and cilantro and serve over rice.

SHRIMP IN COCONUT MILK



Shrimp in Coconut Milk image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved
3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons Aji
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
Juice of 6 limes
1 1/2 cups peas, fresh or frozen

Steps:

  • Place the shrimp shells in a saucepan, along with the thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns. Add 3 cups of water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until reduced by a third, about 30 minutes. Strain the liquid (you should have about 1 cup) and discard the shells.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the onion, scallions, salt and pepper and saute until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, tomatoes, aji and reserved shrimp stock and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk, shrimp, lime juice and peas, and cook until the shrimp are pink and just cooked, turning the shrimp once as they cook, about 3 minutes. Serve over white rice.

GINGER-GARLIC SHRIMP WITH COCONUT MILK



Ginger-Garlic Shrimp With Coconut Milk image

Fresh ingredients and bold condiments do the heavy lifting here, creating a fragrant 20-minute meal that will lure people into the kitchen, wondering what smells so good. Inspired by elements of Indian and Thai curries, the shrimp are coated in ginger, garlic and turmeric, then seared and braised in a combination of coconut milk and soy sauce. Spinach is stirred in for a bit of green, but you can substitute your favorite quick-cooking greens like bok choy or kale and adjust cooking time as needed. Swap the shrimp for scallops or white fish, if you like. Serve with rice, rice vermicelli noodles or naan to soak up the flavorful liquid.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Categories     dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large garlic cloves, minced or grated
1 teaspoon minced or grated ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 packed cups baby spinach
1 lime, halved
1 fresno, jalapeño or serrano chile, thinly sliced
2 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
1/2 packed cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
Steamed rice, vermicelli noodles or naan, for serving

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the garlic, ginger, turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and the olive oil. Add the shrimp and mix to coat well.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add the shrimp in an even layer and cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk and soy sauce, stir to combine and turn the shrimp. Raise the heat to high and adjust it to maintain a simmer (avoid bringing to a boil), and cook until the liquid is slightly thickened and shrimp are almost cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach in batches until wilted.
  • Remove from the heat and squeeze in the juice from a lime half. Adjust seasoning with more lime and salt as needed. Top with the chiles, scallions and cilantro, and serve with rice, noodles or naan.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality shrimp. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. They should be cooked just until they are opaque and pink.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. Try adding different herbs, spices, or sauces to the dish.
  • Serve the shrimp braised in coconut milk with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Shrimp braised in coconut milk is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook shrimp, give this recipe a try.

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