Description
A delicious and healthy Coconut Garlic Shrimp & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl that combines succulent shrimp with sweet potatoes and a creamy coconut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and lime juice, stirring to combine. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve shrimp over sweet potato rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the shrimp.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Coconut Garlic Shrimp & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl, garlic shrimp recipe