You may not be able to see the coconut milk, but it's such a treat in this dish. Add a bit of lime and you’ve got a smart entree that’s company worthy. —Charla Arnold, North Branch, Michigan
Shrimp with Coconut Rice
Shrimp with Coconut Rice
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Lime wedges
Directions
- Place coconut milk in a 2-cup measure; add enough water to measure 2 cups. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe baking dish, combine rice, 1 tablespoon butter, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and coconut milk mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute shrimp until pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in pepper and remaining salt.
- Stir green onions into rice. Serve with shrimp and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup shrimp mixture with 1/2 cup rice: 516 calories, 26g fat (21g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
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