Description
A flavorful and nutritious bowl featuring tender coconut garlic shrimp paired with aromatic sweet potato rice. This dish combines savory, sweet, and spicy elements for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and grated
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for cooking rice)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until pink and cooked through.
- Stir in coconut milk, lime juice, cumin, and chili flakes (if using). Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the grated sweet potato and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice or quinoa with the sautéed sweet potato. Stir well to combine, seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- To serve, scoop the rice and sweet potato mixture into bowls. Top with coconut garlic shrimp and sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, you can add a bit more coconut milk to the shrimp mixture.
- If you’re looking for a lighter version, replace the coconut oil with olive oil when cooking the sweet potato rice.
- Feel free to add your favorite veggies such as bell peppers or spinach to the rice for more flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Asian/Caribbean)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: coconut shrimp, sweet potato rice, garlic shrimp bowl, healthy shrimp bowl, coconut garlic shrimp