Curry-Coconut Shrimp

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Jumbo shrimp in a light coconut curry sauce. It's easy to adjust the amount of spices and curry powder to suit your taste. Add more coconut milk if you prefer a saucier curry. Serve over your favorite rice.

close up view of Curry-Coconut Shrimp over white rice with mini squash garnished with fresh herbs in a bowl
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil

  • ½ cup minced onion

  • ½ cup minced red bell pepper

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¾ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon curry powder, or to taste

  • ½ cup light coconut milk

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Heat oil in large, nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, red pepper, and garlic until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

  2. Season with cumin, coriander, and curry powder. Cook for 1 more minute. Stir in coconut milk, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes.

  3. Stir in shrimp, and increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir until shrimp is cooked through, about 4 minutes.

  4. Combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; stir into shrimp mixture and cook until sauce has thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in cilantro, and remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

191 Calories
6g Fat
9g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 191
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 175mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 76mg 6%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 313mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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