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Creamy Island-Style Shrimp Chowder with Coconut and Lime

Name: Creamy Island-Style Shrimp Chowder with Coconut and Lime
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 107 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup corn kernels; 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, (optional for heat); Salt to taste; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Experience the flavorful blend of shrimp, coconut milk, and fresh lime in this delightful chowder.

4.7(127 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 27, 2026

Creamy Island-Style Shrimp Chowder with Coconut and Lime — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

27 min

Cook

1 h 20 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Shrimp

For the Chowder Base

For the Flavors

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 500 kcal
Protein: 29.5 g
Carbs: 18.5 g
Fat: 34 g
Fiber: 2.63 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2000 kcal
Protein: 118 g
Carbs: 74 g
Fat: 136 g
Fiber: 10.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined	480	96	0	5	0
2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed	8	0	3	0	0
1 tbsp olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
1/2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 tsp ground black pepper	1	0	0	0	0
2 tbsp unsalted butter	204	0	0	23	0
1 onion finely chopped	44	1	10	0	2
2 cloves garlic minced	8	0	2	0	0
2 tsp fresh ginger grated	5	0	1	0	0
1 red bell pepper diced	37	1	9	0	3
1 cup corn kernels	132	5	31	2	3
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk	445	5	6	48	2
2 cups vegetable broth	20	1	4	0	0
2 tbsp fish sauce	9	1	2	0	0
1 tsp turmeric powder	8	1	1	0	0
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)	3	0	1	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup cilantro chopped	5	1	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Shrimp

1
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine shrimp, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2
Toss Shrimp
Toss well to coat the shrimp completely.
3
Marinate
Marinate for 20 minutes while preparing the chowder base.

Preparing the Chowder Base

1
Melt Butter
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
2
Sauté Onions
Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
3
Add Aromatics and Vegetables
Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, then add bell pepper and corn.
Tip: Do not let the garlic burn. Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer, creamier texture.

How to Make Creamy Island-Style Shrimp Chowder with Coconut and Lime

Total time: 1 h 47 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering the Base
Add coconut milk, vegetable broth, and fish sauce to the pot. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
2
Incorporating Flavors
Add turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
3
Cooking the Shrimp
Carefully add the marinated shrimp to the chowder. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.