How to Make Coconut, Chile, and Lime Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Coconut, chile, and lime shrimp is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the succulent taste of shrimp with the tropical flavors of coconut and lime, and the spicy kick of chiles. This recipe is great for those looking to add some excitement to their weeknight meals, as it's quick and easy to make, yet bursting with bold and vibrant flavors.

One of the best things about this dish is that it perfectly balances the richness of the coconut with the tanginess of the lime and the he...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • ½ teaspoon coconut oil
  • 2 limes
  • 16 tail-on jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon ground chile pepper
  • 2 baby bok choy, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • ½ red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Melt coconut oil in a skillet over high heat while rice cooks. Squeeze juice of 1 lime into the skillet. Add shrimp and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle some chile powder over the shrimp. Flip shrimp and cook for 25 seconds more. Transfer shrimp to a container. Sprinkle with more chile powder and a bit more lime juice. Cover and toss. Keep covered to keep warm.
  • Reheat skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in bok choy, carrot, red bell pepper, and scallion. Stir in peanut butter and sriracha sauce; cook for 1 minute. Add cooked rice. Toss well to ensure that everything is coated evenly.
  • Spoon rice onto a plate and place shrimp on top. Squeeze juice of the second lime over the finished plates. Zest 1 lime over the shrimp.
  • Nutrition

    362 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 213mg
    • Sodium: 634mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 45mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 449mg