Easy Thai Coconut Shrimp Curry

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    444 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Thai, American

Easy Thai Coconut Shrimp Curry

This tasty shrimp curry is blanketed in the most luscious coconut red curry sauce and full of so much flavor! It’s quick, easy, and crazy delicious!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound raw shrimp, cleaned and prepped (thaw if frozen)
  • 1-2 TBSP avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1-2 large jalapeño
  • 3 TBSP red curry paste
  • 1.5 TBSP fish sauce
  • 2 TBSP brown sugar
  • 14 oz canned unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1.5 TBSP cornstarch dissolved in 1.5 TBSP cold water
  • 2-3 TBSP fresh chopped Thai basil for topping
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • crushed red pepper flakes (optional extra for a spicier curry) season to taste
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Instructions

  1. Prep shrimp as needed. Should be peeled, cleaned, and thawed if frozen. I used extra-large shrimp but medium and large work great too.
  2. Dice onion, cut bell pepper into thin strips and chop, and mince or slice your jalapeno. For a spicier curry, include the jalapeño seeds and use two jalapeños. For a more mild curry remove the seeds and only use one jalapeno or skip entirely.
  3. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large pan. Add onion, jalapeno, and bell pepper and cook until softened, approx 4-5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer veggies to a bowl and set aside.
  4. Over medium heat, add the coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk together and bring to a gentle boil. In a small bowl, add 1.5 TBSP cornstarch to 1.5 TBSP cold water and whisk to dissolve. Add to sauce and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Approx 5 minutes.
  5. Pat shrimp dry and add to the sauce along with your cooked veggies. For more al dente vegetables, you can add them at the end if you prefer. Allow curry to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are cooked through and opaque.
  6. At this point you can taste-test the curry and decide if you'd like more heat (cayenne or red pepper flakes may be added to amp up the spiciness) or extra of any of the ingredients. Sometimes I'll stir in extra red curry paste or add a teeny pinch of salt, to taste.
  7. Top with Thai basil. Serve with jasmine rice or basmati rice or see blog post for more tasty serving suggestions!

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 444kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 1431mg (60%) Potassium 474mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 2794IU (56%) Vitamin C 53mg (59%) Calcium 210mg (21%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 444 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 444kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 286mg 95%
Sodium 1431mg 60%
Potassium 474mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 2794IU 56%
Vitamin C 53mg 59%
Calcium 210mg 21%
Iron 5mg 28%

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

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