Coconut Lime Shrimp Bowls

Zero coconut milk goes to waste in this shrimp bowl. Some of it is used with fresh pineapple and lime juice to create a creamy and bright marinade, while the rest is used to cook the rice, and WOW—it's a total game-changer.



Coconut Lime Shrimp Bowls
Ingredients
  • 1 (13.66-oz.) can Thai Kitchen coconut milk
  • 1/2 c. chopped pineapple
  • 4 thin pineapple rings, cut into wedges
  • 6 tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • Kosher salt 
  • McCormick ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled with the tail on
  • 2 c. jasmine rice
  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil, divided
  • 1/4 c. packed fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 c. shredded red cabbage
Instructions

    Step 1
    In a blender, blend coconut milk until smooth. Remove 1 ¼ cups coconut milk and pour into a small pot and set aside. 
    Step 2
    To the remaining ½ cup coconut milk in blender, add chopped pineapple, 3 tablespoons lime juice, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and toss shrimp with marinade. Cover and chill.
    Step 3
    Meanwhile, to the pot with coconut milk over medium heat, add rice, 1 ¼ cup water, and 1 teaspoon salt . Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 20 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
    Step 4
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Add shrimp to skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. 
    Step 5
    In a medium bowl, toss cabbage with remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper.
    Step 6
    Serve shrimp over rice with pineapple, cabbage, and lime wedges.

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