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Easy Thai Shrimp Curry Recipe

Easy Thai Shrimp Curry Recipe


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4.7 from 10 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Thai Shrimp Curry is a flavorful and aromatic dish that comes together quickly for a satisfying meal. Succulent shrimp cooked in a creamy coconut curry sauce with a hint of spice, served over fragrant jasmine rice.


Ingredients

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Shrimp Curry:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Serving:

  • cooked jasmine rice for serving
  • lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil: In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, add vegetable oil.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Cook sliced onion until softened, then add garlic and ginger.
  3. Add curry paste: Stir in Thai red curry paste and cook briefly.
  4. Simmer coconut curry: Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar, simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  5. Cook vegetables: Add red bell pepper and snap peas, cook until tender.
  6. Cook shrimp: Add shrimp, cook until pink and opaque.
  7. Finish and serve: Stir in lime juice and cilantro, serve over jasmine rice with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less curry paste.
  • Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup curry with rice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg