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Coconut Red Curry Shrimp Skewers

Coconut Red Curry Shrimp Skewers with bell pepper and onions are so flavorful, thanks to one of my favorite pantry staples – red curry paste.

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 252 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs large (20-25# shrimp, peeled)
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 red onion
  • ½ cup low-fat coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp red curry paste (or more to taste)
  • 1 ½ tsp minced or grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
  • ½ Jalapeño (minced (optional))
  • 2 limes
  • 2 red bell pepper
  • 8 or 16 large skewers
  • cooking spray
  • Chopped cilantro for serving

Instructions

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  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season both sides with salt.
  2. Cut the onion into 8 wedges and reserve 7 wedges for the skewers.
  3. Mince the remaining wedge and add it to a large bowl with the coconut milk, curry paste, ginger, garlic, and jalapeño (if using) along with the zest and juice of 1 lime.
  4. Whisk until smooth, then give it a taste; if you’d like a stronger curry flavor, add a little more paste.
  5. Add the shrimp to the bowl and marinate for 30 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, preheat the grill with high heat and oil the grates.
  7. Cut the reserved onion wedges into approximately 1-inch chunks, and try to keep the layers intact.
  8. Cut the bell pepper into 1- to 2-inch pieces.
  9. Thread the shrimp, onion wedges, and [individual or doubled slices of] bell pepper onto doubled skewers, alternating as you like but beginning and ending each skewer with shrimp, for a total of 8 kabobs.
  10. Reserve the marinade and lightly spray the kabobs with cooking oil.
  11. Add the kabobs to the grill and brush with marinade. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, brushing with marinade after flipping, until the shrimp are pink and firm and the onion is lightly charred.
  12. To serve, place the kabobs on a platter. Generously sprinkle chopped cilantro over everything and serve with wedges of lime.

Notes

  • If using wooden skewers, soak for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2skewers Calories 252kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 250mg (83%) Sodium 848mg (35%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252

% Daily Value*

Serving 2skewers
Calories 252kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 250mg 83%
Sodium 848mg 35%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.