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Easy Thai Shrimp Curry with Green Curry Paste
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Easy Thai Shrimp Curry with Green Curry Paste

Quick and easy Thai shrimp curry recipe in under 20 minutes! Plump shrimp, authentic Thai green curry paste, creamy coconut milk and green beans create a perfect weeknight dinner. Serve this Thai cuisine-inspired dish over fragrant jasmine rice!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp thai green curry paste
  • 1 lb Shrimp large
  • 1 lemongrass minced or 1 tbsp lemongrass paste, stalk
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves fresh or dried
  • 8 oz (250 ml) coconut milk full-fat
  • 3 1/2 oz (100 g) green beans trimmed
  • 1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tsbp fish sauce
  • 2 green chili chopped, fresh
  • 1 handful cilantro chopped
  • lime to serve, wedges

Instructions

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  1. Begin by heating oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the green curry paste and let it sizzle away for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes wonderfully fragrant.
  2. Next, toss in the lemongrass, succulent shrimp, and aromatic kaffir lime leaves. Continue to fry for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in the rich coconut milk and toss in the vibrant green beans, along with a touch of sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium and let your curry simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the green beans reach your desired level of tenderness.
  4. Season your curry to taste with fish sauce, adding that savory depth of flavor that's quintessential to Thai cuisine.
  5. For the perfect balance of Thai flavors – salty, sweet, sour, and spicy – toss in the green chilies, fresh cilantro, and squeeze out that zesty lime juice. Thai basil also makes excellent garnishes.

Notes

  • Feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand. While green beans are a personal favorite in shrimp curry, you can also experiment with bell peppers, zucchini, sugar snap peas, chayote, or any other veggies that tickle your taste buds.

Nutrition Information

Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.03g (2%) Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 748mg (31%) Potassium 313mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1600IU (32%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 748mg 31%
Potassium 313mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1600IU 32%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

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