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Close-up handheld photo of seared pink shrimp in a thick white coconut garlic sauce with orange oil swirls. (Creamy Coconut Garlic Shrimp)
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Creamy Coconut Garlic Shrimp with Seared Tail-On Prawns

A luxurious Creamy Coconut Garlic Shrimp featuring pan-seared tail-on prawns in a thick, opaque coconut reduction. Garnished with golden sautéed garlic, orange oil swirls, fresh cilantro, and red chili flakes for a restaurant-quality finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Primary Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Large Shrimp Tail-on, peeled, and deveined (680g)
  • 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk 400ml
  • 6 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced (30g)
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil 30ml
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika To create orange oil swirls
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Finely chopped (15g)
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes 2g

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed Skillet Cast iron or stainless steel preferred for searing.
  • 1 Shallow White Ceramic Bowl For traditional plating and visual appeal.

Method
 

Preparation and Searing
  1. Pat shrimp dry and season. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 90 seconds per side until pink and golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until you see small golden bits.
  3. Pour in coconut milk and smoked paprika. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce is thick, opaque, and features orange oil swirls.
  4. Toss shrimp back into the sauce to coat. Transfer to a shallow white ceramic bowl. Garnish with a heavy dusting of cilantro and chili flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 26gFat: 28gFiber: 1g

Notes

Ensure the shrimp are bone-dry before searing to get that golden crust.
Use only full-fat canned coconut milk for the correct 'thick white' sauce consistency.
Keyword Coconut Milk Sauce,Creamy Coconut Garlic Shrimp,Seared Shrimp

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