Recipes with Shrimp and Coconut Milk
Discover what you can make with shrimp and coconut milk. This popular pairing offers endless possibilities for creative, flavorful cooking.
4 Recipe Ideas
Coconut Milk Shrimp
Shrimp cooked with coconut milk for a deeply flavored, satisfying dish.
Shrimp with Coconut Milk Glaze
Shrimp coated in a sticky coconut milk glaze, broiled until caramelized.
Shrimp and Coconut Milk Stew
A hearty stew with tender shrimp and coconut milk in a rich sauce.
Quick Shrimp with Coconut Milk
A fast weeknight meal — shrimp cooked with coconut milk and simple seasonings.
Cooking Tips
🦐 Shrimp
- Devein shrimp by running a knife along the back and pulling out the dark vein.
- Shrimp cook in 2-3 minutes per side — they're done when pink and curled.
- Don't thaw shrimp in hot water; use cold water or overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition: Low-calorie protein source with iodine and selenium. 3oz has 20g protein and only 84 calories.
Storage: Use fresh shrimp within 2 days. Frozen shrimp keeps for 6 months.
🥥 Coconut Milk
- Shake the can well before opening to mix the cream and liquid.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for curries and light for soups.
- Refrigerate leftover coconut milk and use within 5 days.
Nutrition: Contains healthy medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). Rich and creamy dairy-free alternative.
Storage: Unopened cans last 2-5 years. Refrigerate opened cans and use within 5 days.
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