⏱ 22 min total

Coconut Ginger Shrimp

Name: Coconut Ginger Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tbsp Coconut oil; 1 tsp Garlic; 1 tbsp chopped Chives; 1 tbsp Ginger root; 1 tbsp Coconut meat; ½ tbsp Coconut milk; ½ lime yields Lime juice; ¼ tsp Black pepper; 3 oz Shrimp; ¾ tbsp Ground ginger

Per 1 serving · 140 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

159

8%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
13g
31% of calories
Carbs
11g
27% of calories
Fat
7.6g
42% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Coconut Ginger Shrimp (140 g) has 159 calories, with 13 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 7.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (42% of calories). It is high in protein (26% DV), Vitamin B12 (40% DV) and phosphorus (34% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 22%, 31% and 36% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

114cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

8.1g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.6g

2.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein26%
Vitamin B1240%
Phosphorus34%
Copper26%
Manganese71%
Selenium52%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C11%
Niacin13%
Vitamin B617%
Choline14%
Iron19%
Magnesium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium22%
Saturated fat31%
Cholesterol36%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 7 min

1
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2
In a saucepan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, chives, one-fourth of the fresh ginger, and one-fourth of the shredded coconut. Sauté briefly until fragrant.
3
Add the coconut milk, lime juice, and black pepper to the saucepan. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
4
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ginger and shredded coconut.
5
Coat each shrimp with the coconut oil mixture, then coat with the dry ginger and coconut mixture.
6
Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill over medium heat until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (140 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	53 μg	6%
Vitamin C	10 mg	11%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	8%
Vitamin K	8 μg	6%
Thiamine	0 mg	1%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	1%
Niacin	2 mg	13%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	17%
Folate (B9)	24 μg	6%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	40%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	76 mg	14%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	67 mg	7%
Iron	2 mg	19%
Potassium	263 mg	6%
Magnesium	41 mg	10%
Phosphorus	239 mg	34%
Zinc	1 mg	10%
Copper	0.2 mg	26%
Manganese	2 mg	71%
Selenium	29 μg	52%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.1 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	87 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	0.2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.2 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.3 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.4 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	46 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.5 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.4 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 159 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

30min
Walking (3.5 mph)
19min
Cycling (moderate)
13min
Running (6 mph)
22min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Coconut Ginger Shrimp?

One serving of Coconut Ginger Shrimp (1 serving) has 159 calories, which works out to 114 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Coconut Ginger Shrimp high in protein?

Yes. It has 13 g of protein per serving, and 31% of its calories come from protein (8.1 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Coconut Ginger Shrimp keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 27% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Coconut Ginger Shrimp?

501 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Coconut Ginger Shrimp?

2.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (140 g)

Calories159

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.6g	10%
Saturated fat 6.1g	31%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 501mg	22%
Total carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary fiber 1.6g	6%
Total sugars 2.7g
Protein 13g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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