Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Coconut Shrimp Curry, a quick and delightful dish that brings a taste of the tropics to your table. This creamy curry features tender shrimp simmered in rich coconut milk, enhanced by aromatic spices that create a perfect balance of comfort and excitement. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal option for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice levels to suit your palate. With its one-pan preparation, cleanup is effortless, letting you savor every bite of this deliciously exotic meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound extra-large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 14½ ounces diced tomatoes
- 13½ ounces coconut milk
- Spices: black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, turmeric, ground coriander, curry powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice for 10 minutes.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat; add chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and spices; cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced tomatoes and coconut milk; bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate marinated shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with cilantro or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical/Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg