PACIFIC RIM SHRIMP

Pacific Rim Shrimp image

Provided by dicentra

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons hot asian chili paste
1 lb jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 tablespoons unsweetened flake coconut, toasted, for garnish
minced fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, sugar and chili paste.
Add the shrimp and marinate for 30 minutes.
Pour marinade into a saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened. Do not boil. Keep warm.
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on a grill. Serve hot with the sauce drizzled over them and the toasted coconut and cilantro on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.4, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 1179.7, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4, Protein 26