Delicious Coconut Shrimp Curry: 1 Happy Comfort Bowl
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Learn how to make a delicious Thai-style coconut shrimp curry at home. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Chloe Ellis
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Stir in red curry paste, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then stir in fish sauce and sugar.
- Add bell peppers and cook for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until heated through.
- Stir in cilantro.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
- For a spicier curry, add more red curry paste or cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute chicken or tofu for shrimp.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg