Coconut Shrimp Curry
Inspired by the bold flavors of Thai cuisine, this red curry shrimp dish is bursting with zingy lime, fresh cilantro, and aromatic red curry paste—all balanced by the silky richness of coconut milk. Plump, tender shrimp soak up the luscious sauce, making every bite irresistible.
Don’t let the ingredient list intimidate you—everything is easy to find, and the result is a restaurant-worthy curry that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 (13.66 ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 pound large shrimp cleaned and deveined
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- Steamed white rice for serving
*Variations: Add some baby bok choy or other veggies of your choice. Or swap out shrimp with left over shredded rotisserie chicken (added last minute to not over cook the chicken).
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Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large, heavy bottomed pot and set over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the onions are softened and golden brown. Add ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute more, or until very fragrant. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Add the red curry paste, stirring with a wooden spoon to coat all of the aromatics with curry paste. Add the red pepper and saute for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Add coconut milk, then fill the can about halfway with water and add that to the pot as well. Bring to a simmer.
- While the coconut milk simmers, season the shrimp with remaining salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the simmering sauce, then cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving with steamed rice.
Tip: Avoid overcooking your shrimp by removing your curry from the heat as soon as they turn opaque and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal
Carbohydrates: 9g
Protein: 26g
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0.01g
Cholesterol: 183mg
Sodium: 442mg
Potassium: 639mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Vitamin A: 2184IU
Vitamin C: 44mg
Calcium: 114mg
Iron: 4mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
