Thai Red Curry Shrimp
This Thai-inspired dish features succulent shrimp cooked in a flavorful red curry sauce with coconut milk and aromatic spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cooked rice - 4 cups, for serving
- Fresh basil leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, sliced
- Bell peppers - 1 large, sliced
- Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
- Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Coconut milk - 1 can (13.5 oz)
- Red curry paste - 2 tablespoons
- Shrimp - 1 lb, peeled and deveined
Let's Get Started
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the red curry paste and cook for another minute.
- Add the bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the curry sauce for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Stir in the chopped basil leaves.
- Serve the Thai red curry shrimp over cooked rice.
- Garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g