Shrimp Curry

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    8 mins

  • Total Time

    43 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    264 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Jamaican, Caribbean

Shrimp Curry

Shrimp Curry is a Caribbean classic dish that is so deep in flavor it is just transcendent. Get yourself the spices needed to make the Jamaican curry powder from scratch, and you won't believe how good this dish is!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaican curry powder click link for recipe
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper seeded, cored, and finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 Scotch bonnet or any hot pepper, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • cup coconut milk unsweetened, stirred
  • cup seafood stock or chicken
  • 1 lb Shrimp extra-large, peeled and deveined
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt See NOTES
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • corn starch slurry optional, see NOTES
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Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the curry powder, stir to incorporate, and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and hot pepper, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste. Add the coconut milk, stock, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until pink and cooked through (don't overcook).
  5. Taste and add more salt, if desired.
  6. If you prefer a thicker sauce, make a slurry by mixing together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and enough cool water to just create a slurry, usually 1 teaspoon of water. Add a little of the slurry into the sauce and it will thicken slightly. Add more to reach your desired consistency.
  7. Serve at once over steamed rice or cooked pasta.

Notes

  • If using purchased Jamaican curry powder, or even any other kind of curry powder, check the label, some varieties contain salt.   Homemade curry powder will have no salt.  So season carefully.  Taste before adding more salt.
  • You can substitute Madras curry powder for the Jamaican.  Madras carries more heat than Jamaican, so you may want to consider omitting the hot pepper.  Also, the addition of 1 teaspoon of ground allspice will make it taste closer to Jamaican-style.
  • Shrimp curry is traditionally not a really thick sauce, however, if you prefer it a bit thicker, then add the cornstarch slurry.  Add a little at a time, as it will thicken the sauce quickly. 
  • Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.  It will freeze for up to 2 months. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 301mg (100%) Sodium 1340mg (56%) Potassium 330mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 318IU (6%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 197mg (20%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 301mg 100%
Sodium 1340mg 56%
Potassium 330mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 318IU 6%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 197mg 20%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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