Description
Creamy coconut curry shrimp brings tropical flavors dancing across your palate with Caribbean-inspired spices. Rich coconut milk and tender shrimp create a delightful meal you can savor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 red chili pepper, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a fragrant cooking base.
- Sauté chopped onions until translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring quickly to release their aromatic essence without burning.
- Sprinkle curry powder into the skillet, allowing the spices to bloom and intensify their flavors for about 30 seconds.
- Pour coconut milk into the pan, whisking to create a smooth, creamy sauce that incorporates all the spices.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, stirring to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Gently add peeled and deveined shrimp to the simmering coconut curry sauce, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and curl slightly.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp, adding a bright, citrusy note to the rich curry.
- Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and optional sliced red chili pepper for an extra kick.
- Serve immediately, preferably over steamed rice or with warm naan bread to soak up the luxurious sauce.
Notes
- Select jumbo or large shrimp for the most succulent and tender texture in the final dish.
- Toast curry powder briefly to enhance its deep, complex flavor profile and release maximum aromatic compounds.
- Control heat intensity by adjusting the amount of chili pepper or using milder curry powder for sensitive palates.
- Swap shrimp with tofu or chicken for versatile protein options catering to different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg