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Coconut Shrimp Curry with Creamy Coconut Milk and Aromatic Spices

Coconut shrimp curry - a tasty and healthy dinner that is spicy, creamy and simply delicious! You can make this easy Thai shrimp recipe in around 30 minutes, using red curry paste, coconut milk, lime leaves and vegetables. You can also easily use chicken instead of shrimp to make a healthy chicken curry.

This coconut shrimp curry is a simple, flavorful dinner that’s creamy, slightly spicy and surprisingly healthy. It’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for many diets. Ready in about 30 minutes, this recipe uses red curry paste, coconut milk, lime leaves (or lemongrass) and fresh vegetables. You can easily swap shrimp for chicken, tofu or keep it entirely vegetarian.

You don’t need an extensive ingredient list—just pantry staples like curry paste and coconut milk, plus a handful of vegetables. It’s a quick weeknight meal that feels special without requiring much effort.

Coconut shrimp curry - a tasty and healthy dinner that is spicy, creamy and simply delicious! You can make this easy Thai shrimp recipe in around 30 minutes, using red curry paste, coconut milk, lime leaves and vegetables. You can also easily use chicken instead of shrimp to make a healthy chicken curry.

This Thai-inspired curry is very adaptable. Use chicken or tofu instead of shrimp, or make a vegetable-only version. Add any vegetables you have on hand—carrots, broccoli, peas and mushrooms all work well. It’s a great way to use up produce before it goes to waste.

Yield: 2

Coconut Shrimp Curry Recipe

Coconut shrimp curry - a tasty and healthy dinner that is spicy, creamy and simply delicious! You can make this easy Thai shrimp recipe in around 30 minutes, using red curry paste, coconut milk, lime leaves and vegetables. You can also easily use chicken instead of shrimp to make a healthy chicken curry.

Make this easy coconut shrimp curry for dinner. This Thai-inspired recipe is creamy, spicy and ready in around 30 minutes—perfect for a fast, satisfying meal.

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp red curry paste
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • lime leaves or lemongrass (a few)
  • bunch cilantro
  • 10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (or chicken, tofu)
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup peas
  • 1 mushroom, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until soft and fragrant.
  2. Add the coconut milk, red curry paste and lime leaves or pieces of lemongrass. Stir constantly to dissolve the curry paste into the coconut milk and create a smooth sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then remove the lime leaves or lemongrass.
  3. Stir in the peas, broccoli and shrimp. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the shrimp begin to turn pink.
  4. Add the chopped carrot and mushrooms and cook another 1–2 minutes until vegetables are tender and shrimp are fully cooked. Turn off the heat.
  5. Finish with a generous sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Serve the curry over rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Nutrition Information

Yield

2

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 422
Total Fat 32g
Saturated Fat 27g
Trans Fat 0g
Unsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 58mg
Sodium 375mg
Carbohydrates 27g
Fiber 5g
Sugar 5g
Protein 13g

© Her Highness – Hungry Me

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

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Category: Dinner

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Coconut shrimp curry - a tasty and healthy dinner that is spicy, creamy and simply delicious! You can make this easy Thai shrimp recipe in around 30 minutes, using red curry paste, coconut milk, lime leaves and vegetables. You can also easily use chicken instead of shrimp to make a healthy chicken curry.