Lime-Chile Shrimp with Coconut and Rice
Lime-Chile Shrimp with Coconut and Rice brings bright citrus and gentle coconut richness to plump, seared shrimp, balanced by a warming kick of chile and sriracha. Peanut-bolstered bok choy rice adds nutty depth and crisp-tender vegetables for contrast. It’s an upbeat weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor with fresh, clean notes.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lime-Chile Shrimp with Coconut and Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 2
While the rice cooks, melt coconut oil in a skillet over high heat. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime into the skillet. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle some chile powder over the shrimp. Flip the shrimp and cook for 25 seconds more. Transfer the shrimp to a container. Sprinkle with more chile powder and a little more lime juice. Cover and toss, then keep covered to stay warm.
- 3
Reheat the skillet over medium-high heat. Add bok choy, carrot, red bell pepper, and scallion. Stir in peanut butter and sriracha sauce; cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked rice and toss well so everything is evenly coated.
- 4
Spoon the rice onto a plate and place the shrimp on top. Squeeze the juice of the second lime over the finished plates. Zest 1 lime over the shrimp.
- Calories 366.57 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 16.85 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 61.58 g 22%
- Total Fat 6.4 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.48 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 113.69 mg High 38%
- Sodium 801.41 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 6.11 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 9.59 g --
- Added Sugars 6.07 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 52.4 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.15 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 237.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 64.25 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 69.21 mg Good Source 77%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Shellfish 🦐
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lime Chile Shrimp with Coconut and Rice is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bok Choy, Carrot, Chili Pepper, and Coconut Oil. Each serving provides about 366.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lime-Chile Shrimp with Coconut and Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Bok Choy, Carrot, Chili Pepper, Coconut Oil, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lime-Chile Shrimp with Coconut and Rice?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 366.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lime-Chile Shrimp with Coconut and Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lime-Chile Shrimp with Coconut and Rice healthy?
- Lime-Chile Shrimp with Coconut and Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 366.57 calories and 16.85 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 801.41 mg (35% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.48 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.07 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Peanuts, Shellfish and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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