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How to Make Shrimp Curry

In today's shrimp curry recipe, the shrimp are lightly cooked before being simmered in a creamy Thai coconut sauce infused with fresh herbs and spices. It's packed with big and bold flavors, and that special Thai fragrance. A brilliant way to warm both the heart and the belly!
  • cook TIME 13 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 23 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Thai
Keyword: how to make shrimp curry, shrimp curry, shrimp curry recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 497 kcal

Ingredients (20)

  • 12 oz shrimp peeled and deveined, equals 23 oz unpeeled
  • 4 oz yellow onion diced
  • 3 oz tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain white rice
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger grated
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp garlic and 1/2 tbsp ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

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2

Add 4 oz diced yellow onion and sauté until soft (about 2 minutes).

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3

Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and quickly sear until it turns slightly pink, then continue to add 3 oz chopped tomatoes and stir for 2 minutes.

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4

Add 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 2 tsp Dijon mustard to the sautéeing skillet. Toss and stir occasionally for 3 minutes.

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5

Then add 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth, 2 tbsp heavy cream, and 1/4 cup coconut milk. Reduce to low heat and cook for 5 minutes.

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6

Remove the curry from heat and portion it out onto serving plates. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and enjoy it hot with 3 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain white rice.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 497 kcal | Fat 14 g | Saturated Fat 6 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat 6 g | Cholesterol 271 mg | Sodium 562 mg | Potassium 666 mg | Carbohydrate 53 g | Fiber 2 g | Sugar 2 g | Protein 38 g | Vitamin A 424 IU | Vitamin C 8 mg | Calcium 140 mg | Iron 4 mg