Coconut Garlic Shrimp

Submitted by Little Italy

"If you LOVE Caribbean food, then this is for you. Its good for you, and definately full of flavor! I hope you like it as much as I do!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 1 bowl
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp (cooked 2 minutes and peeled)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 minced garlic cloves
• 6 scallions, chopped (green and white parts)
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 tablespoons rum (Tortuga)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or any HOT sauce)

directions

1. Precook the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat until BARELY pink. Let cool and peel, set aside for later.
2. In a large skillet, mix the olive oil and butter and heat until the butter has melted. Stir in the garlic, scallions, and ginger and make sure everything is coated evenly.
3. Sauté over medium-low heat until the garlic and scallions are soft but not brown.
4. Stir in the Rum, and lime juice. Cook for one minute, and then add the Tabasco sauce, garlic pepper, and coconut milk, stirring well.
5. Reduce heat and cook for two minutes. Meanwhile combine the cornstarch with the 2 tablespoons of water and mix to make a paste. When you are done combine the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and stir well.
6. Add the shrimp and cook for a minute or two until the sauce slightly thickens. Serve right away over white rice, and enjoy!
7. (serves 4 as a side dish).

Reviews

[Oat57]

Very good. My girlfriend and I liked this a lot.

 

[DiabeticMom]

This was very easy to make, although I would recommend getting all the ingredients together before you start. The taste was fine, but I thought it could use more lime. I guess Caribbean food is just not my thing. Thanks for the experience though.