Description
Coconut curry shrimp is a tropical delight that brings a burst of flavor to your table. This vibrant dish features succulent shrimp simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices and fresh ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress. Serve it over jasmine rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that transports you to a beachside paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp red or yellow curry paste
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: peel and devein the shrimp, chop the bell pepper, and mince the garlic and ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil. Sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in curry paste until well combined with aromatics.
- Slowly pour in the coconut milk while stirring until blended.
- Add shrimp and bell peppers; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 5-7 minutes).
- Drizzle lime juice over the dish just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg