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Coconut shrimp curry in pot garnished with a drizzle of coconut milk on top, clinatro, and lime wedges.
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Red Shrimp Coconut Curry

Thai-inspired red shrimp curry with coconut milk, red curry paste, fresh cilantro & lime. This shrimp curry is bright & bold - you won't want to stop eating it!
Course Entree
Cuisine Thai
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 379kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

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 14.5 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

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.

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Notes

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