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Thai Coconut Curry With Shrimp

Thai Coconut Curry With Shrimp: A Flavorful 30-Minute Meal

This Thai Coconut Curry With Shrimp is a quick, flavorful dish that combines creamy coconut milk with a vibrant curry, ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Curry Base
  • 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons Vegetable Oil for sautéing
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes adjust for spice preference
  • 1/2 Onion sliced
  • 1 1/2 Bell Peppers mixed colors
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 4-6 tablespoons Fish Sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste adjust for heat
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger or fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Basil Leaves chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro chopped, optional for garnish
  • 1 Green Onion chopped for garnish
  • optional Red Jalapeño thinly sliced

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, and red chili flakes. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the sliced onion and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add half of the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on each side until opaque. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, fish sauce, peanut butter, red curry paste, lime juice, brown sugar, and ground ginger until smooth.
  5. Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet, pour in the coconut sauce, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Gently add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet, mix in chopped basil and cilantro, and heat through for 2 minutes.
  7. Serve the curry over rice or noodles, garnished with additional herbs, green onions, and red jalapeño.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the veggies and spice levels according to your preference!

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