coconut red curry shrimp

2 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Feb 10, 2025

The combination of the sweet coconut milk with the flavorful red curry paste imparts a great flavor to the shrimp. Serve shrimp over rice.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/4 cup peanuts (roasted/salted), finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • pink Himalayan salt
  • lime wedges
  • cilantro, chopped as a garnish

How To Make coconut red curry shrimp

  • Step 1
    Heat coconut oil over medium heat and add red peppers. Cook until the peppers soften.
  • Step 2
    To the pepper mixture, add peanuts, brown sugar, coconut milk, water, and curry paste. Mix well and bring to a gentle boil, stirring often until slightly thickened.
  • Step 3
    Once the sauce has thickened slightly, stir in the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, 2-3 minutes. Add lime juice and zest and season with salt.
  • Step 4
    Serve shrimp over rice and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro (optional).

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Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: Indian
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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