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Published September 22, 2015 | Last Updated October 3, 2022 By Barbara Bianchi 21 Comments

10 Minute Wild Shrimp With Paleo Coconut Sauce

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Wild shrimp in a sauce with pepper and pungent paprika gives this dish a lovely, subtly spicy taste. It takes just ten minutes from stove top to plate, and is super delicious and super good for you.

finished meal on a white plate

Last week I found wild caught shrimp on sale at my local supermarket. Wild shrimp can be a little pricey so I couldn’t resist when I saw the special.

Unlike farm raised shrimp that are often given antibiotics and growth hormones, wild shrimp are free of chemicals and contaminants. With their rich natural flavor, they taste just like a delicacy, and yet they are so quick and simple to prepare.

I wanted to do something extra special for this shrimp dish.

Coconut always seems like the perfect compliment to shrimp so I decided on a coconut sauce, seasoned with garlic, lemon, paprika, and red pepper. The mix of pepper and pungent paprika gives it a lovely, subtly spicy taste. 

It takes just ten minutes from stove top to plate, and is super delicious and super good for you: both gluten free and paleo!

shrimp cooking in cast iron pan

I don’t know about you, but when the back-to-school schedule kicks in, it can take me by surprise. All of a sudden, I’m looking for more of those quick, ready in no time meals.

But I love it most of all when those recipes are so delicious that it still seems like they took hours to prepare. This is definitely one of those recipes. Blink. And it’s done. A gourmet meal in minutes.

wild shrimp in coconut sauce

For the coconut milk I use in this recipe, I recommend Native Forest that is organic, certified gluten-free, and canned with non-BPA packaging. Native Forest doesn’t add any extra sugar or sweeteners, just pure coconut goodness.

There is also a “light” variety that should also work beautifully with this recipe.

can of coconut milk

Ok, I’ll stop tempting you with all of these pictures. Let’s jump right into how to make the sauce!

Instructions

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post

First, heat the coconut oil and butter together in your skillet. Add the shrimp and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes. Turn the shrimp over after about a minute and a half.

(For a dairy-free option, you can eliminate the butter and just cook the shrimp with the garlic in your coconut oil.)

Then add the creamy coconut milk, lemon juice (I squeezed one large lemon), paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

Now just continue cooking to reduce the sauce, about 5 more minutes. And you’re done. What did I tell you? How easy is that?

Pro tips and recipe notes

  • To serve, I placed a handful of parsley onto each plate and set the shrimp on top. Then I poured the sauce over the shrimp. Even the parsley tasted so yummy when it soaked up the sauce. Finally, I garnished each portion with scallions. (I only have one picture with the scallions at the top of this post, but you can see how pretty it looks.)
  • To complete the meal, I served basmati rice on the side along with sautéed kale fresh from the garden. For those who are following a paleo or low-carb way of eating, you can serve with cauliflower rice!

overhead picture of finished meal

I loved that on one of those busy days with little time for cooking, I still was able to have a special meal on the table for dinner. It’s so easy and got a thumb’s up from everyone in my family. I seriously can’t wait for you all to try it. Enjoy!

Love shrimp? Try these recipes

Shrimp and Risotto: Risotto is a creamy Italian rice that is a wonderful compliment to shrimp.

Jambalaya:  This is a wonderful choice for a party when you need to feed a lot of people or just when you need an extra boost of fun to start your week.

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10 Minute Wild Shrimp With Paleo Coconut Sauce

The mix of pepper and pungent paprika gives this dish a lovely, subtly spicy taste. It takes just ten minutes from stove top to plate, and is super delicious and super good for you.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword 10 minute meal, shrimp
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 232kcal
Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

  • 25-30 wild shrimp raw, shelled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter *see note for dairy-free option
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon rep pepper flakes
  • pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • parsley
  • scallions thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat coconut oil and butter together in your skillet. Add shrimp and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes, turning over half way through.
  • Add coconut milk, lemon juice, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Continue cooking to reduce, about 5 more minutes.
  • Serve on a bed of parsley and garnish with chopped scallions.

Notes

  • To serve, I placed a handful of parsley onto each plate and set the shrimp on top. Then I poured the sauce over the shrimp. Even the parsley tasted so yummy when it soaked up the sauce. Finally, I garnished each portion with scallions. 
  • To complete the meal, I served basmati rice on the side along with sautéed kale fresh from the garden. For those who are following a paleo or low-carb way of eating, you can serve with cauliflower rice!

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g
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Comments

  1. Trudy says

    September 23, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Such wonderful pictures! They’re making me hungry.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      September 23, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you, Trudy. You’re sweet.

      Reply
  2. GiGi Eats says

    September 24, 2015 at 11:16 pm

    This looks outrageously DELICIOUS!! I want a huge huge huge plate of this! 🙂

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      September 25, 2015 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks GiGi. Enjoy every bite. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:16 am

    This looks amazing! And ten minutes…that is awesome! I am always looking for fast and healthy meals! I’ll be sharing it on my Facebook page later this morning and sending some other foodie love your way!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      September 25, 2015 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks Michelle. I appreciate your sharing. Have an awesome weekend. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jeanette Rivera-Soto says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    I made this wonderful dish last night and it was absolutely delicious!!! I will be using this receipe quite a lot. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      I just love hearing that, Jeanette! Thank you so much for taking time to come back and tell us.

      Reply
  5. Catherine says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    This looks and sounds absolutely delicious. Glad to have found your blog on the #weekendbloghop.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      So glad you stopped by, Catherine. Thank you.

      Reply
  6. Chantal says

    September 26, 2015 at 11:13 am

    Hello! Glad to have found you @WkendBlogShare. This looks soooo yummy! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      October 16, 2015 at 10:50 pm

      Thank you, Chantal! Thanks for pinning! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    October 1, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    This dish looks really tasty and SO easy. I was expecting a curry combo when I read shrimp and coconut milk together, but I was pleasantly surprised! I definitely need to make this a dinner staple!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      October 16, 2015 at 11:01 pm

      So glad to hear that. I’ll be making this again and again, too.

      Reply
  8. Kaila (GF Life 24/7) says

    October 16, 2015 at 9:03 am

    I love this bright and colorful dish. It has so much flavor, and is composed of ingredients that I usually have around the house. These fresh flavors are certainly something I’d like to enjoy soon. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      October 16, 2015 at 11:13 pm

      Oh thank you Kaila. Thanks for taking time to leave such a sweet comment. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Danita says

    April 5, 2016 at 1:12 am

    This looks awesome! My mouth is watering! 😉 Thanks for sharing! #SmallVictories

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      April 6, 2016 at 11:27 pm

      Oh good. I’m so glad you like it. 🙂

      Reply

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