Sautéed Shrimp in Coconut Milk with Ginger and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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Tender shrimp simmered in a fragrant coconut milk sauce with fresh ginger and a spicy kick from red chili peppers. This Filipino-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs shrimp, peeled and deveined, coconut milk, fresh ginger 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup coconut milk
2 tbsp, thinly sliced fresh ginger
1 small, sliced red chili pepper
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 small, thinly sliced onion
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
to taste salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh ginger, 1 small sliced red chili pepper, and 1 small thinly sliced onion. Sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and the onions are translucent.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until the shrimp starts turning pink.
Step 3: Pour in 1 cup coconut milk and 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through and the sauce slightly thickens.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and season with salt to taste. Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro before serving.