Description
Coconut Curry Shrimp is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transports you to a tropical paradise with every bite. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen deveined shrimp
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or rice noodles
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Rinse shrimp under cold water if using fresh; pat dry.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add Peppers: Stir-fry sliced bell peppers until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Incorporate Curry Paste: Mix in red curry paste with the vegetables for about 1 minute.
- Pour in Coconut Milk: Add coconut milk and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque (about 3-5 minutes).
- Finish with Lime Juice & Cilantro: Remove from heat; drizzle lime juice and sprinkle cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the curry simmer longer.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for variations.
- Add vegetables like spinach or snap peas for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg