Description
Creamy coconut shrimp recipe blends Thai culinary traditions with rich, silky seafood flavors. Succulent prawns nestle in aromatic coconut sauce, offering global palates a delightful coastal dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (13.5 ounces / 400 milliliters) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a medium-temperature skillet, creating a perfect cooking foundation.
- Introduce minced ginger, crushed garlic, and diced onions, sautéing until their aromatic essence permeates the kitchen.
- Incorporate sliced red bell peppers, allowing them to soften and release their vibrant colors for 2-3 minutes.
- Blend in fragrant curry paste, rich coconut milk, savory fish sauce, zesty lime juice, and caramelizing brown sugar, stirring to create a harmonious sauce.
- Let the mixture gently simmer for 4-5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Carefully add succulent shrimp, cooking until they transform to a beautiful pink hue and reach complete doneness, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Elevate the dish by scattering fresh, chopped cilantro across the top and presenting alongside fluffy jasmine rice for a complete tropical-inspired meal.
Notes
- Swap seafood easily by using chicken, tofu, or plant-based protein for dietary flexibility.
- Reduce spice intensity by selecting mild curry paste or adjusting quantity for sensitive palates.
- Create a lighter version by using low-fat coconut milk and reducing added sugar to minimize calories.
- Enhance flavor depth by toasting curry paste briefly before adding liquid ingredients, which releases more complex aromatics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg