Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner, while tofu is a plant-based alternative.

Devein the shrimp using a toothpick to separate the shell from the meat and pull out the vein.

Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon sazon tropical seasoning, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 teaspoons soy sauce; mix to coat the shrimp with the seasoning.

In a pan set over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add 1/2 cup sliced onion, 1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper, 2 cloves finely chopped garlic, and 1 large chopped tomato to the pan; stir and cover to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring in between.

After 5 minutes, add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in 1 cup of coconut milk and add 1/4 cup cilantro; stir well and cover.

Let the mixture cook for 3 minutes, being careful not to overcook the shrimp to avoid rubberiness.

After cooking, cover the dish and set it aside for at least 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.

Cooking Techniques

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