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Creamy Sweet Chili Coconut Shrimp

Juicy shrimp simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce with sweet chili heat and garlic for a bold, comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Dish
  • 1.5 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season shrimp lightly with salt.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet and quickly sauté shrimp until just pink; remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté garlic in the same pan until fragrant.
  4. Stir in sweet chili sauce and coconut milk; simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  5. Return shrimp to pan, add lime juice and chili flakes, and toss to coat.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with herbs.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp; they finish quickly in the sauce.