Description
Coconut Curry Shrimp is a vibrant dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. With succulent shrimp simmered in rich coconut milk and aromatic spices, this recipe is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavor. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, it brings warmth and comfort to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by finely chopping the garlic and ginger.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add red curry paste and stir well. Incorporate shrimp and cook until pink (3-4 minutes).
- Gradually pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring gently. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Finish with lime juice and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: For variations, swap shrimp for chicken or tofu and add colorful vegetables like bell peppers. Serve with jasmine rice to soak up the delicious sauce.