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Coconut Ginger Shrimp

Servings 2
Calories 268 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 Jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tbs Coconut oil
  • 1 tbs Coconut milk
  • 4 tbs Coconut (shredded, unsweetened)
  • 4 tbs fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbs chives (chopped)
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • Juice from 1 lime

Instructions

  1. In a sauce pan, heat the coconut oil. Add the garlic, green onion, 1 tbs of the ginger, and 1 tbs of the shredded coconut. Saute briefly.
  2. Add the coconut milk, lime juice, and black pepper to the sauce pot. Cook over medium heat for a minute or two, stirring frequently.
  3. Remove the sauce pot from the heat and allow mixture to cool a bit. Pour mixture in a small bowl or dish. In a separate bowl or dish place the remaining 3 tbs of ginger and 3 tbs of shredded coconut.
  4. Coat each shrimp with the coconut oil mixture and then coat with the dry ginger and coconut. Lace the shrimp on skewers.
  5. Cook the skewered shrimp on a grill until done. Serves 2 – 3 people.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Ginger Shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 12mg1%
Potassium 297mg8%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 750IU15%
Vitamin C 15.7mg19%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.