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A cream-colored pan filled with spicy shrimp curry, with a bowl of white rice on the side.
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Spicy Shrimp Curry

Warm, subtly spicy, and packed with flavor - this easy recipe for Spicy Shrimp Curry is a staple that's ready in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Shani W.

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Large Skillet with Deep Sides
  • Tongs
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Can Opener

Ingredients
  

  • 1 count green bell pepper
  • 1 count red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 16 ounces large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or ground red pepper
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 13.5 ounces canned coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • cooked white rice for serving

Instructions

  • Core and slice your bell peppers into thin strips. Set aside.
  • To a large skillet with deep sides, heat the avocado oil on medium heat.
  • Place your shrimp into the skillet and fry for 30 seconds on one side.
  • Flip, then sear for another 15 seconds. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
  • To the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté on medium heat for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the sliced bell peppers to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, until they begin to soften. Season the veggies with half of the salt and cayenne.
  • Pour in the curry paste, and stir it with a wooden spoon to fry until fragrant.
  • Pour in the can of coconut milk, stirring consistently with the spoon, until a curry sauce forms.
  • Turn the heat to low and stir in the rice vinegar and soy sauce.
    Season with the remaining salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Finally, add back in your shrimp and simmer until they are cooked through.
  • Serve hot with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley, over fluffy white rice. Enjoy!

Notes

Tips & Tricks:
Shrimp can easily overcook. Be sure to only sear the outsides for less than a minute during the first couple steps of the recipe - we will finish cooking them in the sauce towards the end.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1989IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg