Description
A vibrant and tropical dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with fragrant spices and a zesty lime kick. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Curry:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz/400 ml) coconut milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Cooked rice or noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the Curry Base: Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until softened, then add garlic and ginger.
- Make the Curry Sauce: Stir in red curry paste, then add coconut milk and broth. Season and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook in a separate pan until pink and opaque.
- Combine and Serve: Fold shrimp into the curry sauce, heat through, and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with cilantro and lime wedges, and serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.
- Adjust red curry paste for desired spiciness.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg