Gourmet Garlic Coconut Shrimp & Green Beans

Gourmet Garlic Coconut Shrimp & Green Beans

25 mins
easy
4 servings

A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring succulent shrimp, vibrant green beans, and a fragrant coconut-garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

CoconutGreen BeansShrimpStir-fry

Equipment Needed

  • Large Skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Sieve

Ingredients

  • 1.00 lbLarge Shrimp (peeled & deveined)(Fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 1.00 tspTurmeric(Adds vibrant color and flavor)
  • 1.00 tspKosher Salt(Adjust to taste)
  • 6.00 clovesGarlic Cloves(Thinly sliced)
  • 0.25 cupOlive Oil(Extra virgin)
  • 1.00 cupUnsweetened Coconut Flakes(For a richer flavor)
  • 1.00 tspSugar(Balances the flavors)
  • 1.00 lbGreen Beans(Trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 0.25 tspRed Pepper Flakes(Optional, for heat)
  • 2.00 TbspRice Vinegar(Adds a tangy touch)
  • 3.00 TbspWater(For consistency)
  • 0.50 smallRed Onion(Thinly sliced)

Instructions

1

Prepare shrimp by patting dry and seasoning with turmeric and salt.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Sauté garlic in olive oil until golden. Add coconut flakes and cook until golden brown.

Estimated time: 4 minutes

3

Drain coconut mixture and set aside. Add sugar and salt to the mixture.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

4

Heat the garlic oil in the same pan.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

5

Add green beans, red pepper flakes (if using), and shrimp to the pan.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Stir-fry until shrimp turns opaque and green beans are tender-crisp.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

7

Pour in rice vinegar and water. Continue cooking until shrimp is cooked through.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Transfer to a bowl and toss with sliced red onion and the reserved coconut-garlic mixture.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Serve immediately.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional).

Estimated time: 1 minutes