Best 8 Spicy Shrimp In Coconut Milk Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the tropics with our Spicy Shrimp in Coconut Milk extravaganza! This symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas will transport you to a Caribbean paradise. Succulent shrimp, bathed in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with a medley of aromatic spices, awaits your indulgence. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of heat, sweetness, and creaminess, all while immersed in the vibrant culture and culinary heritage of the Caribbean.

Within this comprehensive guide, you'll find a treasure trove of recipes that cater to every palate and spice preference. Embark on a culinary voyage with our classic Spicy Shrimp in Coconut Milk recipe, a staple dish that exemplifies the perfect balance of flavors. For those who crave an extra kick, our Spicy Coconut Shrimp with Scotch Bonnet Peppers ignites the senses with its fiery charm. If you prefer a milder experience, our Creamy Coconut Shrimp graces your palate with a delightful symphony of rich and velvety textures.

And if you're seeking a vegetarian alternative, our Coconut Shrimp Curry bursts with vibrant flavors and colors, offering a tantalizing plant-based rendition of this Caribbean classic. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure culinary success, providing step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a comprehensive ingredient list. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more. Let the irresistible allure of Spicy Shrimp in Coconut Milk transport you to a tropical oasis, where taste buds dance with delight and culinary dreams come true.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT MILK SHRIMP



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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

SPICY SHRIMP IN COCONUT MILK



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Make and share this Spicy Shrimp In Coconut Milk recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons coriander
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup drained canned tomato
2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (from 2 15oz cans)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and cleaned
3/4 cup fresh cilantro
lime wedge (for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in lg skillet on med-hi heat.
  • Add onions and stir cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and ginger,cook 2 minutes.
  • Add next 5 spices, cook 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes,cook 1 minute.
  • Add coconut milk,water, and salt, and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer until thickened 5-10 minutes.
  • Add shrimp, simmer, stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cilantro.
  • Serve with lime wedges.

SHRIMP IN SPICY COCONUT SAUCE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 cup light coconut milk
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 pound medium shrimp, cooked
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the garlic until fragrant. Stir in coconut milk, chicken broth, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce. Bring to boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream and return to a simmer without boiling. Add cooked shrimp and heat through. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

COCONUT-LIME SHRIMP



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You can make this gingery, lightly sweet shrimp stew as tangy and spicy as you like by adjusting the amounts of chile and lime juice. Using full-fat coconut milk gives you the richest and most flavorful dish. But light coconut milk will also work, resulting in something brothier and more souplike. Be sure not to overcook the shrimp. As soon as they turn pink, they're done.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 shallots, diced
1 to 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers, seeded if you like, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons freshly grated or minced ginger
2 large garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk (1 3/4 cups)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 pound peeled large shrimp
1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon coconut sugar or light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce, plus more to taste
Cooked rice, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat sesame oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots, jalapeño and a large pinch of salt, and cook until starting to brown, about 6 minutes. Stir in ginger and garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer.
  • Stir in coconut milk, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Stir in shrimp, lime zest, lime juice, sugar and fish sauce. Continue to simmer until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more lime juice, salt or fish sauce, or all three, if needed.
  • Serve over rice, with remaining cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

SPICY COCONUT SHRIMP



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
2 teaspoons cayenne
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 small lemon
One 15-ounce can coconut milk
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk the wine and tomato paste together in a medium saucepan to dissolve the paste. Add the chicken broth, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, fennel seeds, cayenne, celery seeds, paprika and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce the heat and simmer until slightly reduced and very flavorful, about 15 minutes.
  • Strain into a clean pot. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add the shrimp; simmer until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Add salt to taste.
  • Serve in shallow bowls, topped with parsley.

SPICY COCONUT SHRIMP WITH QUINOA



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Help yourself to a plate full-generous servings are still lower in calories and big on protein. If you have company, you can add a salad and call it a day. -Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
SHRIMP:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cups fresh snow peas (about 7 ounces), trimmed
3 tablespoons light coconut milk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine quinoa, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in ginger, curry powder, cumin, salt and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer., Add shrimp and snow peas to skillet; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and snow peas are crisp-tender. Stir in coconut milk and orange juice; heat through. Serve with quinoa; top each serving with coconut and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GINGER-GARLIC SHRIMP WITH COCONUT MILK



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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.

SHRIMP IN SPICY COCONUT MILK



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This shrimp dish is fantastic! I keep taking small 'tastes' of the sauce. Salt has been adjusted because of previous typo.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 small dried red chilies, such as cayenne or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried hot red pepper flakes
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
6 cloves garlic
5 macadamia nuts
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp (about 30)
1 1/2 medium red onions, peeled,halved lengthwise and cut into julienne strips
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste
steamed rice (to accompany)

Steps:

  • For paste: To a food processor with motor running, add paste ingredients, one at a time, through feed tube, and puree mixture to a paste.
  • Shell shrimp, leaving tail segment intact, and devein.
  • In a colander, rinse shrimp and drain well.
  • Heat a large skillet over moderately low heat until hot.
  • Cook paste in oil, stirring until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened.
  • Stir in coconut milk, brown sugar and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Add shrimp and lime juice and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve shrimp with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.5, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 259.2, Sodium 848.8, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 37.2

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and succulent shrimp: Opt for large, firm, and bright-colored shrimp for the best flavor and texture. Avoid shrimp with a slimy or off-putting smell.
  • Clean the shrimp thoroughly: Devein and peel the shrimp, removing the shells and any remaining vein. This ensures a clean and grit-free dish.
  • Marinate the shrimp: Marinating the shrimp in a mixture of spices and herbs enhances their flavor. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Use a flavorful coconut milk: Choose a good quality, thick, and creamy coconut milk for a rich and authentic taste. Opt for unsweetened coconut milk to control the sweetness of the dish.
  • Simmer gently: Bring the coconut milk mixture to a simmer and maintain a gentle heat throughout the cooking process. This prevents the coconut milk from curdling and ensures a smooth and velvety sauce.
  • Add vegetables for a nutritious twist: Enhance the dish by adding your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, or snap peas. This adds color, texture, and extra nutrients to the recipe.
  • Serve with accompaniments: Pair the spicy shrimp in coconut milk with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a refreshing salad for a complete and balanced meal.

Conclusion:

Spicy shrimp in coconut milk is a delightful dish that offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. With its vibrant colors, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut sauce, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a gathering, this recipe delivers both convenience and culinary satisfaction. So, gather your ingredients, embrace the vibrant flavors of coconut and spice, and embark on a culinary journey to create a dish that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving for more.

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