Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Coconut Rice

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Coconut Rice

Soaked in a marinade of tangy lime juice and garlic and served with fresh cilantro and coconut rice, this simple recipe for cilantro lime shrimp is perfect for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Mains

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Calories: 859kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup white rice
1 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
1 lime sliced into wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper to make a marinade.
In a large zip-top bag, combine shrimp with marinade and refrigerate for at least an hour.
In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, water, salt and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir in rice.
Reduce heat to medium-low and cover pot. Simmer for 20 - 25 minutes - until rice is fluffy and liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and allow rice to sit while preparing the shrimp.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the shrimp and its marinade. Sauté the shrimp, turning once, until completely shrimp is pink on both sides and sauce has slightly thickened - about 5 minutes.
Serve shrimp with the sauce over rice and garnish with a lime wedge.

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