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Creamy Coconut Shrimp Curry for Quick Thai Comfort

This Creamy Thai Coconut Shrimp Curry offers a quick and delicious escape into vibrant flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends.
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
  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 Tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 Tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste or green curry paste
  • 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat recommended
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce or soy sauce for vegetarian
  • 2 Tbsp Lime Juice or lemon juice
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 medium Shallot
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil or olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter or omit for dairy-free
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1/4 tsp White Pepper or black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Sriracha optional
For Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Thai Basil or cilantro
  • Scallions for garnish
  • Fried Onions for garnish
  • Chili Pepper for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with low sodium soy sauce, red pepper flakes, turmeric, garlic powder, and white pepper. Allow to marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare your vegetables: grate ginger, mince garlic, dice shallot and slice bell pepper into strips.
  3. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and butter over high heat. Add marinated shrimp and sear for 1 minute on each side. Remove shrimp from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the sliced bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped shallot. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in Thai red curry paste, brown sugar, turmeric, cumin, coriander, white pepper, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Cook for 1 minute.
  8. Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  9. Add lime juice, sriracha, and Thai basil. Return shrimp to skillet and simmer for an additional 1 minute.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, fried onions, and chili pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and feel free to customize the dish to suit your taste preferences.

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