Shrimp with Coconut Sauce [Video-Recipe] Camarones con Coco
Learn how to make Shrimp with coconut sauce that is creamy, flavorful, and tropical. These Camarones con coco take inspiration from one of our favorite national dishes.
Put the gingerpaste, coarse sea salt, red pepper, black pepper, cilantro, and garlic in a mortar and pestle, crush until you obtain a coarse paste (see picture).
2. Toast coconut
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium fire.Add the ground coconut, and stir constantly until it gets to a light golden color. Be careful that it doesn't burn.
3. Cook seasoning
Add the seasoning, and cook and stir until the seasonings start to release their fragrance (1 to 2 minutes).Add the bija (anato) powder and mix it well.
4. Simmer
Add the coconut milk, stir and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes (stir once or twice to prevent it from sticking to the bottom and burning)
5. Make thickener
Dissolve the cornstarch and lime juice in the water. Add to the boiling sauce and stir until it is mixed completely.
6. Cook shrimp
Stir in the shrimp. Cover with a lid and simmer over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes, turn the shrimp, and simmer another 3 minutes, or until they turn a bright pink color. Season with salt to taste. Remove from the heat.
7. Serving
Serve immediately. See serving suggestions above the recipe.
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Notes
If you like spicy food, you may want to add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to your seasoning paste.