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Coconut Curry Shrimp

Coconut Curry Shrimp

This simple coconut curry shrimp with a red curry sauce will have you enjoying a restaurant experience at home on any day of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Fish & Seafood
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 405 kcal

Equipment

  • wok or large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1 pound large peeled, deveined shrimp (21/25 size)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 slices ginger
  • ½ - 1 can Thai red curry paste to make the recipe milder, use ½ a can; 1 can = 4 ounces/115g
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar or palm sugar
  • 1 medium onion cut into small wedges or large diced
  • ½ red bell pepper red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 13.5 ounces full-fat coconut milk 1 can
  • cilantro optional garnish
  • salt optional, to taste; not needed if using whole can of curry paste

Instructions
 

  • Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, and spread it around to coat. Add the shrimp, and allow it to sear for 30 seconds on 1 side. Then stir-fry for 30 seconds, until the shrimp is 75% cooked (it should be mostly opaque). Turn off the heat, remove the shrimp to a bowl, and set aside.
  • Over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan, along with the garlic and ginger. Fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the curry paste, and fry for another minute. Stir in the brown sugar. Then add the onion and pepper, and fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer for 2 minutes to thicken the sauce and cook the onions down.
  • Stir in the shrimp, and simmer for 1 more minute. Taste and season with additional salt if needed (particularly if you used less curry paste). Garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve!

Notes

Nutrition information calculated using 1 entire can of curry paste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 26gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 594mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4916IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Coconut Curry Shrimp, curry, seafood, shrimp, Simple Recipe, Thai curry
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