Creamy Coconut Shrimp (Thai-Inspired)

Words can hardly capture the depth of flavor in this dish. It's easily one of the finest recipes I’ve prepared in some time - simple to follow, delightful to create and graced with a subtle kick of spice that carries you to a sweet, indulgent escape within every bite.

Gather ingredients:

• 20/30 pieces of shrimp - unthawed, raw + peeled

• 1 package of coconut milk powder (or 1 can of coconut milk)

• 3 bell peppers, sliced

• 1 small sweet potato, sliced

• 1 yellow onion, sliced

• 4 cloves of garlic, minced

• 2 leaves of fresh lemongrass, crushed

• 3 slices of fresh lime

• 3 tsp coconut oil

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp soya sauce

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp basil

Chili Paste:

• 1 tsp ginger

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp brown sugar

• 1/2 tsp coriander

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1/4 tsp hot chili powder

Rice

1. 2 cups water

2. 1 cup rice

3. 1 tsp salt

Let's Get Mixing:

1. Melt coconut oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions, bell peppers and sauté for about 6/7 minutes minutes.

2. Add in the Chili Paste ingredients one at a time, stirring after each to coat spices evenly. Sautee for another 2/3 minutes.

3. Add in the sweet potato and cover for about 5 minutes.

4. While the veggie mixture is steaming, prepare the coconut milk (I used the package but you can also use premade). Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add to powder, mix well.

5. Add mixed coconut milk to the skillet + mix well. Turn heat up to med-high heat and bring to a rolling boil.

6. Turn heat down to medium heat, cover and let simmer, about 20 minutes.

7. While that thickens, cook up the rice. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add the rice and salt, turn down heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15/20 minutes.

8. Add the shrimp, lemongrass and lime. Cover and continue to cook until shrimp is orange in color, about 10 minutes.

9. Serve with salad or any side of your choosing, and enjoy!

*Shrimp contains high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids, protein and good source of minerals such as zinc and iron.

Amazon resources related to this recipe ↓

Basmati Rice: ------> LINKED HERE

Coconut Milk Powder:

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Stir-Fry Wok:

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