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Creamy coconut shrimp recipe

Thai Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe

This is a lovely Thai coconut shrimp recipe, cooked in a creamy coconut and ginger sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main or Side
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 343 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 14 ounces chicken broth
  • 13.5 ounces canned coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Thai style fish sauce
  • 1 Thai Chili, seeded & minced or jalapeno pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger root, grated fresh
  • 1 pound raw shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Put broth and coconut milk into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and stir in fish sauce, chile & ginger root. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and sugar. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Garnish with cilantro & parsley.
  • Serve over hot Jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 26gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 1259mgPotassium: 426mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 4mg
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