🍤 Lemongrass Coconut Shrimp with Jasmine Rice 🥥🌾
A fragrant, creamy, and vibrant dish that brings the taste of Southeast Asia to your dinner table. This recipe is a perfect harmony of zesty lemongrass, rich coconut milk, and succulent shrimp — served over fluffy jasmine rice.
🍽️ Servings: 4
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 15-20 mins
⭐ Total Time: 30-35 mins
📝 Ingredients
🍤 For the Lemongrass Coconut Shrimp:
500g (1 lb) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 stalks lemongrass, white part finely chopped or bruised
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce as an alternative)
1 tbsp lime juice
1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tbsp oil (coconut or vegetable oil)
1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional for heat)
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or Thai basil for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
🍚 For the Jasmine Rice:
1.5 cups jasmine rice
3 cups water or chicken broth
Pinch of salt
Optional: a pandan leaf or slice of ginger in the pot for extra aroma
👨🍳 Instructions
🍚 Cook the Jasmine Rice:
Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a pot, combine rice, water (or broth), and a pinch of salt.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, then let it sit off heat (covered) for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
🍤 Cook the Lemongrass Coconut Shrimp:
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add lemongrass, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until just pink. Remove and set aside temporarily.
In the same pan, pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and sliced chili. Simmer for 4–5 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Return shrimp to the pan and simmer for another 2 minutes, coating the shrimp in the flavorful sauce. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
🌿 Serve:
Spoon fluffy jasmine rice into bowls.
Top with the lemongrass coconut shrimp and plenty of sauce.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, basil, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Add a chili slice on top for a spicy kick (optional).
🌟 Why Everyone Loves This Dish:
✅ Creamy, fragrant, and exotic
✅ Quick and easy — perfect for busy nights
✅ Restaurant-quality meal at home
✅ Naturally gluten-free
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