Coconut-Lime Caribbean Shrimp Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A vibrant Caribbean-inspired shrimp stew simmered in a rich coconut-lime broth with fresh herbs and sweet bell peppers. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, coconut milk, red bell pepper, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 14 oz can coconut milk
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup diced red bell pepper and 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper, sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz can coconut milk and 1/2 cup water, bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat for 8 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp, cooking for 4-5 minutes until shrimp turn opaque and firm.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, cook for 1 more minute to blend flavors before serving.