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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 cooking oil
- 2 tbsp thai green curry paste
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 1 lemongrass stalk minced or 1 tbsp lemongrass paste
- 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 fresh green chilies chopped
- 1 handful cilantro chopped
- Lime wedges to serve
Instructions
- 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.
- Next, toss in the lemongrass, succulent shrimp, and aromatic kaffir lime leaves. Continue to fry for an additional 2 minutes.
- 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.
- Season your curry to taste with fish sauce, adding that savory depth of flavor that's quintessential to Thai cuisine.
- 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.
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
748mg
(31%)
Potassium
313mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1600IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.