Creamy Coconut Shrimp Pasta: An Easy, Indulgent Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy coconut shrimp pasta that makes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk, lime juice, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked linguine and cilantro, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the shrimp in lime juice and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: Creamy Coconut Shrimp Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipes, Weeknight Dinner