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Coconut Curry Shrimp

30-Minute Coconut Curry Shrimp Recipe That Wows

A quick and flavorful coconut curry shrimp dish with a blend of spices and creamy coconut milk.

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add shrimp, bell pepper, fish sauce, and brown sugar.
  6. Cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust curry paste for preferred spice level.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.
  • Fresh shrimp works best, but frozen can be used if thawed.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 190mg

Keywords: Coconut Curry Shrimp, Thai Shrimp Curry, Easy Shrimp Recipe