Shrimp Simmered in Creamy Coconut and Dendê Oil Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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Succulent shrimp gently cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce of coconut milk and Brazilian palm oil, delivering coastal flavors. This Brazilian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, coconut milk, dendê oil (red palm oil) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 Brazilian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 tbsp dendê oil (red palm oil)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small finely chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp dendê oil and cook for 1 minute to release its vibrant color and aroma.
Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, seasoning with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes until shrimp begin to turn pink.
Step 4: Pour in 1 1/2 cups coconut milk and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, cooking for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and shrimp are fully cooked.
Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp lime juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro for brightness.
Step 6: Serve immediately with rice or crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce.