Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Recipes

COCONUT SHRIMP CURRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl toss the shrimp with the marinade ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
• While the shrimp is marinating, heat the oil in a medium size skillet. To it add the onion, and cook for 2 or 3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Stir in the garlic, ginger, pepper, salt, coriander, turmeric and curry powder. Cook for another minute.
• Add the diced tomatoes with juices and all, the coconut milk, stir and bring to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the shrimp with the accumulated juices from the marinade and cook for another 2 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
• Serve over hot rice and garnish with cilantro or parsley.

THAI SHRIMP CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 3 minutes. If the onions start to brown, reduce the heat to medium. Add the scallions, garlic, and green curry paste, and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes more. Add the coconut milk, water, fish sauce, and sugar and bring to a gentle boil. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and sprinkle with the cilantro (or basil). Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary, and serve with jasmine rice.
• Note: For the shrimp, I recommend buying frozen shrimp labeled "shell split and deveined." Most shrimp are cleaned and flash frozen shortly after being caught, so the "fresh" shrimp you see in the seafood case at the supermarket are typically thawed frozen shrimp. Who knows how long they've been sitting there, so you're better off buying frozen shrimp and defrosting it yourself. Come dinnertime, all you have to do is run the shrimp under water to defrost, and then peel.

EASY THAI COCONUT SHRIMP CURRY

Steps:

• Prep shrimp as needed. Should be peeled, cleaned, and thawed if frozen. I used extra-large shrimp but medium and large work great too.
• Dice onion, cut bell pepper into thin strips and chop, and mince or slice your jalapeno. For a spicier curry, include the jalapeño seeds and use two jalapeños. For a more mild curry remove the seeds and only use one jalapeno or skip entirely.
• Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large pan. Add onion, jalapeno, and bell pepper and cook until softened, approx 4-5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer veggies to a bowl and set aside.
• Over medium heat, add the coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk together and bring to a gentle boil. In a small bowl, add 1.5 TBSP cornstarch to 1.5 TBSP cold water and whisk to dissolve. Add to sauce and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Approx 5 minutes.
• Pat shrimp dry and add to the sauce along with your cooked veggies. For more al dente vegetables, you can add them at the end if you prefer. Allow curry to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are cooked through and opaque.
• At this point you can taste-test the curry and decide if you'd like more heat (cayenne or red pepper flakes may be added to amp up the spiciness) or extra of any of the ingredients. Sometimes I'll stir in extra red curry paste or add a teeny pinch of salt, to taste.
• Top with Thai basil. Serve with jasmine rice or basmati rice or see blog post for more tasty serving suggestions!

COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP (CREAMY, THAI RED CURRY)

Steps:

• Bring to boil 1/2 cup coconut milk in a deep saute pan on medium heat. Add Thai red curry paste, 2 springs of Thai basil (do not chop/tear basil), paprika, and sugar and boil stirring often until paste is fragrant and coconut milk reduces to half. (4-5 minutes)
• Add remaining coconut milk, and vegetables (See Note 1). Bring to rolling boil on medium heat. Now add shrimp. Cook stirring often to prevent sticking at bottom, for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
• Take off heat. Fish-out and discard the cooked Thai basil stems (if still intact). Stir-in the fish sauce, 1 tsp lime juice, and remaining fresh Thai basil leaves. Now, taste and adjust salt, lime juice. Serve over rice with extra lime wedges for a delicious Thai Red Curry and rice dinner.

SHRIMP RED THAI CURRY

Steps:

• In a wok, combine coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, and minced pepper. Slowly bring to a simmer over medium low heat, stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat to low, and add shrimp. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until prawns are cooked and flavors mellow, about 15 minutes.

THAI COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Season shrimp with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
• Drizzle oil in a large skillet and heat over medium. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes. Add in the bell peppers and cook another 2 minutes. Add the sugar snap peas, garlic, ginger, and seasonings. Cook for about 30 seconds and then pour in the coconut milk and brown sugar.
• Bring to a simmer and then add in the shrimp. Bring back to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
• If desired, stir in fish sauce and for a thickened sauce, add in the corn starch water mixture and cook another minute.
• Serve curry over rice and garish with cilantro or thai basil.

SHRIMP IN THAI COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the shrimp in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of the oil, garlic, kosher salt and red chili flakes. Toss to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes.
• Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium high heat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the onion and peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer the peppers and onion to a bowl.
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and cook half of the shrimp for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes or until opaque. Transfer the shrimp to a plate. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and cook the remaining shrimp then add to the other shrimp.
• In another bowl or 4-cup measuring cup mix the coconut milk, fish sauce, peanut butter, red curry paste, lime juice, brown sugar and ground ginger and stir well.
• Transfer the cooked onion and peppers to the skillet and pour the coconut milk mixture of the peppers. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
• Add the shrimp to the skillet with the basil and cilantro and toss to coat. Serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with more cilantro and basil, chopped green onion and sliced red jalapeño of desired.

THAI COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Defrost frozen shrimp: place in bowl with cool water running slowly over it in the sink, so water can drain off consistently (approximately 15 minutes).
• To prep shrimp (that is not already pre-peeled and deveined), drain water completely out and peel shrimp individually. When peeled, take a paring knife and run a slight cut down back of shrimp to expose the large black vein. Remove and discard in separate bowl.
• Roll lime on hard surface until it softens and then cut it in half. Juice one half and cut the other half into slices for garnish.
• Wash and cut all vegetables of choice into bite size pieces.
• Cook quinoa, rice, or noodles according to package and set aside.
• Turn a large nonstick pan to medium/medium-low heat and add 1 heaping tbsp coconut oil.
• Add chopped onion to pan when oil is melted, coating thoroughly.
• When onion is soft and glistens, add ½ the amount each of the ginger and garlic. Stir often to allow for even caramelization.
• Add ¼ tsp each salt and pepper and let cook a couple of minutes, stirring often
• Add another tbsp coconut oil to pan, add cut veggies to toss thoroughly, coating evenly.
• Cook for 5-7 minutes until veggies are softened and have browned slightly.
• Add can of coconut milk and stir well.
• Add curry paste and stir into sauce, making sure to eliminate any clumps.
• Add ½ t chili sauce, 1 tsp wheat-free soy sauce (coconut aminos or GF tamari), juice from ½ lime (1 tbsp), stir, and turn down heat to low and simmer about 8 minutes. Add ¼ cup chopped cilantro near end of simmering.
• While sauce is simmering, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large non-stick pan on medium high heat, add shrimp when oil is hot. Add ¼ tsp each salt & pepper, 2 cloves garlic and ½ amount of chopped ginger (1 tbsp) and sauté for 5-8 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and develop a faint brown sear. Add ½-1 tsp sriracha and 1 tsp wheat-free soy sauce (coconut aminos (or tamari), juice from ½ lime (1 tbsp), stir well and sauté for another few minutes until you develop a nice brown sear on the shrimp, being careful not to burn them. Turn off heat.
• Transfer quinoa, rice (such as short brown or jasmine), or noodles to plate, spoon vegetable mixture and sauce over, and place shrimp on top. Garnish with remaining chopped cilantro and lime wedge.

THAI SHRIMP CURRY

Steps:

• Cook the rice noodles as the label directs. Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, scallions and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the curry paste and stir to coat. Add the coconut milk, whisking as you pour. Stir in the fish sauce and sugar. Add 3/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add the frozen vegetables to the skillet and cook, stirring, until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring and flipping occasionally, until just pink, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Divide the noodles among bowls. Top with the shrimp curry and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

THAI COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP NOODLE BOWLS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the coconut oil. Add in the shrimp and cook until opaque and pink on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper Remove the shrimp and place it in a bowl off to the side.
• Add the remaining coconut oil to the pot. Stir in the onions, peppers, more salt and pepper and stir to toss. Cover and cook until the vegetables have slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic, ginger and curry paste and stir to coat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, scraping the bottom. Add in the snap peas and coconut milk. Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cilantro and cook for 5 minutes more.
• To serve, place a handful of rice noodles in a bowl and cover with the shrimp curry. Top with extra cilantro or green onions.

GREEN CURRY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat up a small pot on high heat and add the cooking oil. When it's heated, saute the green curry paste for 10 seconds before adding the water. Bring the water to boil and add the shrimps.
• As soon as the shrimps are cooked, add the coconut milk, fish sauce, palm sugar, zucchinis and red bell peppers. Cook for 1 minute, stir to mix well. Turn off the heat and add the chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pat the shrimp dry with some paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• Heat the canola oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until the onions are very tender, but not caramelized. Add the garlic, ginger, and cook another minute.
• Add the curry paste sauce and cook, stirring, another minute. Add the shrimp and cook with the mixture for about a minute just to coat.
• Raise to high and add the fish sauce and coconut milk. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick (3-4 minutes).

THAI COCONUT CURRY WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring coconut milk and curry paste to a boil in a large saucepan; boil for 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, Thai basil, mint, garlic, brown sugar, pepper flakes, dried basil, curry powder, and fresh ginger. Return to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes.
• Add bamboo shoots and bell peppers; boil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until all flavors have combined, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Saute until shrimp is bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Transfer shrimp into the simmering sauce and simmer for 5 more minutes.

THAI COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP NOODLES RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl add peeled & deveined shrimp, olive oil, shallot, ginger, jalapeño. Stir to combine and sprinkle with salt & ground pepper.
• Heat a medium cast iron to medium heat and add shrimp, cooking for 5-7 minutes total (shrimp should be tightly curled). Remove from pan and set aside.
• Add curry paste and stir to combine. Add coconut milk, lime juice, coconut aminos, and coconut sugar. Simmer for 10-12 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.
• While sauce is cooking, prepare rice noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
• After 10-12 minutes, add shrimp back to pan with sauce, along with shrimp and snap peas.
• Stir in cooked pad thai noodles until evenly coated with sauce. Finish by topped with chopped cilantro and serve immediately. Enjoy!

RED THAI COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium-high.
• Add scallion whites and red curry paste and sauté one minute.
• Add shrimp and garlic, season with salt and cook about 2-3 minutes.
• Add coconut milk, fish sauce and mix well.
• Simmer about 2-3 minutes, until shrimp is cooked through.
• Remove from heat, mix in scallion greens and cilantro.
• Serve over rice and enjoy!

COCONUT SHRIMP CURRY

Steps:

• In a stainless steel skillet (see Note 1), heat the coconut oil, saute the onion, and ginger until soft and the onion is translucent (2 minutes). Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the spices, and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the tomato sauce followed by the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer then cook for a couple of minutes until you get a smooth homogenous sauce.
• To the sauce, add the brown sugar and season with salt and pepper.
• Drop the shrimp in the curry sauce, and cook for 2-3 minutes then remove from heat as soon as the shrimp is no longer opaque (be careful not to overcook it). Shrimp is easy to overcook so keep an eye on it before it curls too much.
• Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro leaves, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve over warm white rice and naan bread.

THAI COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large pot over medium high heat. Add the olive oil.
• Once the oil has heated add the curry paste, honey, fish sauce, ginger, lime juice and zest, and salt and pepper. These are the aromatics of the recipe (the flavour-builders), so let them heat up nicely for several minutes, stirring regularly.
• Add the coconut milk and stock, stir well and cover the pot, letting the soup simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
• Add the uncooked shrimp, bell pepper, onions, mushrooms, carrots, and broccoli and stir well to combine.
• Cover the pot again and let cook for about 7-10 minutes, turning the heat to medium low.
• After this time, the shrimp should be cooked through and the veggies should have softened slightly (you don't want them to be falling apart and mushy - they should still hold their shape in a soup like this).
• Serve in large bowls with crusty bread for dipping, with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro and some fresh lime wedges, if desired.

LOW-FAT THAI COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Toss shrimp gently with soy sauce. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook. Mix cornstarch with an equal amount of cold water and set aside.
• Combine sauce ingredients and set aside.
• Lightly spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and preheat over medium-high for 2 minutes. Add shrimp, garlic and ginger and stir-fry until shrimp turn bright pink, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a large plate or platter.
• Reduce heat to medium and saute pepper and onion until onions begin to separate and pepper brightens, about 2 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high and return shrimp to pan. Stirring, add sauce to shrimp and bring to low boil. Stirring constantly, add cornstarch/water mixture. After sauce has thickened, about 60 seconds; reduce heat to low. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary; remove from heat and serve over rice.

THAI PEANUT LIME SHRIMP CURRY

Steps:

• Heat Coconut Oil in a skillet. As the oil shimmers, add the Shrimps and cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Once they get cooked, move the Shrimps to one side of the pan.
• In the same pan, add chopped onions and garlic. Saute over medium-high heat for just 2 minutes. Next, add the Red Curry Paste, Lime juice, Coconut Milk, Coconut Sugar, and Peanut butter to the skillet. Stir until combined. Allow the sauce to simmer for just 2-3 minutes over medium high heat
• Once the sauce thickens, garnish with toasted peanuts and kafir lime leaves and serve

COCONUT-CURRY SHRIMP AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high; swirl in oil. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook 30 seconds. Stir in coconut milk, 1 cup water, and another 1/2 teaspoon salt. Squeeze tomatoes' juices into curry mixture, then drop in tomatoes and boil 3 minutes. Stir in couscous and peas. Scatter shrimp on top, in a single layer; return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until shrimp are opaque and just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve, with basil scattered on top and drizzled with oil.