Spicy Shrimp Curry

Spicy Shrimp Curry seems like an intimidating dish, but with store-bought curry paste, it really couldn't be easier! I love to serve this on a day I'm craving something warm and hearty, especially since it's ready in about 30 minutes or less.

If you've never had curry before, this is a great introduction to the dish. It's subtly sweet from the coconut milk, with just a hint of spice and tons of veggies that cook down all in one pot. We add the shrimp towards the end since they cook really fast. This is something the whole family will love!

Ingredients

• Curry Paste - To shorten our cooking time without skimping on ingredients, we're going to use a store-bought curry paste as our base. I like using the Thai Kitchen brand, but choose whichever you prefer!
• XL Shrimp - Because shrimp cook very fast, we use extra-large shrimp in this dish to avoid the risk of overcooking. We also won't add this until the very end.
• Coconut Milk - Coconut milk gives a creamy, subtly sweet base to curry.
• Bell Peppers - Any veggies will work in a curry (just adjust the cooking time) but for this recipe, we're using green and red bell peppers.

How to Make Red Curry At Home

I make this often for the family simply because of how easy it is to make. It's a one pot dish, and besides a bit of chopping veggies at the beginning, it's basically just dumping things into a pot. You can serve this with white rice, noodles, cauliflower rice, or even potatoes.

1. Start out by sautéing your aromatics - minced garlic and ginger - in some avocado oil until fragrant.
2. Add in the veggies and cook them down for just a few minutes.
3. Next, add in the curry paste, coconut milk, spices, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
4. Let the mixture come to a nice simmer and taste; adjust any additional spices to your preference.
5. Finally, add in your peeled and deveined shrimp and let them cook in the sauce as well. That's it!

Variations

Want a meatless meal? Sub the shrimp for tofu or chickpeas.

Doing a round of Whole30? Replace the soy sauce with coconut aminos and serve over cauliflower rice or potatoes.

Not a fan of bell peppers? You can use carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, or even par-boiled potatoes as your vegetable choice. Curry is very versatile!

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Spicy Shrimp Curry

Shani W.

Warm, subtly spicy, and packed with flavor - this easy recipe for Spicy Shrimp Curry is a staple that's ready in 30 minutes!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Servings 3 servings

Ingredients

  

• 1 ½ cup long-grain rice for serving
• 3 cups water
• 1 tbsp. avocado oil
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 tbsp. minced ginger
• 1 ct. green bell pepper
• 1 ct. red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp. red curry paste
• 1 can coconut milk full fat
• 2 tsp. rice vinegar
• 2 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. ground red pepper
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 ½ lb. large shrimp peeled and deveined

Instructions

 

• In a large pot, add the rice, 3 cups of water, and a pinch of salt.
• Turn the heat to medium-high and cook rice until it begins to boil; then turn the heat to a simmer and cover the pot.
• Let your rice steam for 15-20 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
• While the rice is steaming, cut your bell peppers into evenly-sized slices.
• Add the avocado oil to a shallow skillet with the garlic and ginger. Sauté on medium heat for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
• Add the bell peppers to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Pour in the curry paste and stir around to distribute it evenly.
• Pour in the can of coconut milk and stir until combined. The curry mixture will begin simmering.
• Turn the heat to low and stir in the rice vinegar and soy sauce.
• Season with the ground red pepper and salt.
• Add in your shrimp and cook until just pink; then remove pan from the heat.
• Serve your curry over the white rice. Enjoy!

Keyword asian cuisine, Curry, Shrimp, Thai

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The Coined Breakdown

• Total Cost per serving: $3.43
• Total Cost (3 servings): $10.29
• Those Other Guys: $14.99 per serving