Coconut Curry Shrimp

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Creamy, rich, and bursting with flavor, this Coconut Curry Shrimp is a quick weeknight dinner that tastes like it came straight from your favorite restaurant. Tender shrimp are simmered in a velvety coconut milk curry sauce with just the right balance of heat and aromatic spices. Serve it over fluffy rice or warm naan for a dish thatโ€™s comforting yet effortlessly elegant.

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coconut curry shrimp
coconut curry shrimp

My cousin Dayle shared this Coconut Curry Shrimp recipe with me to include in my Recipe Book. At first, I was a little hesitant because my wife doesnโ€™t like shellfish and we rarely eat dishes made with curry.

But I decided to give it a shot as Dayle told me this was one of her favorite dishes to make for her family. And boy was she right! This is a great-tasting recipe. You need to trust me on this one.

coconut curry shrimp

The hardest part of this recipe is to make sure you don’t overcook the shrimp. Raw shrimp takes approximately 4 to 5 minutes to cook. Just keep an eye on them and stir occasionally.

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The other main ingredient in this shrimp dish is Edamame. It’s basically a young soybean still in the pod. Edamame beans are packed full of nutrients, proteins, and antioxidants and makes them an excellent source of energy and fiber. They are naturally gluten-free, low in calories, and high in essential fatty acids.

Serve this dish over rice or in a bowl with naan bread for dipping.

coconut curry shrimp

You will need the following ingredients to make this Coconut Curry Shrimp recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Coconut Cream, Shrimp, Lime, Shelled Edamame, Carrots, Curry Powder, Garam Masala, Yellow Onion, Garlic Cloves, Coconut Oil, Cilantro and Chili Paste.

  1. In a skillet, cook shrimp until pink and set aside in a bowl (Do Not Overcook).
    shrimp in saucepan
  2. In the same skillet, cook onion in coconut oil until translucent. Put garlic in at the last minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
  3. Stir in the curry and garam masala and cook until fragrant. Pour in the can of coconut cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes or until it starts to reduce.
    coconut cream in saucepan
  4. Add carrots, edamame and shrimp and take off the heat. Add lime juice and the chili paste if desired. Garnish with cilantro.
    coconut curry shrimp
    coconut curry shrimp

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Dayle’s Coconut Curry Shrimp

This Coconut Curry Shrimp is packed full of flavor thanks to the Curry and Garam Masala. This is a keeper for sure!
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Author Rodney
Servings 4
Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb Raw Shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 Yellow Onion, diced
  • 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 2 Garlic Clove, minced
  • 2 Tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Garam Masala
  • 13 ยฝ oz Coconut Cream
  • 1 Cup Carrots, julienned
  • 1 Cup Shelled Edamame
  • 1 Fresh Lime Juice
  • Chili Paste, optional
  • Fresh Cilantro, optional

Instructions

  • In a skillet cook shrimp until pink and set aside in a bowl (Do Not Overcook).
  • In the same skillet, cook onion in coconut oil until translucent. Add garlic at last minute ensuring it doesn’t burn.
  • Add curry and garam masala and cook until fragrant. Add can of coconut cream and let simmer for 5 minutes or until it starts to reduce.
  • Add carrots and edamame. Add shrimp and take off heat. Add lime juice. Add chili paste if desired. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

โ†’ Serve this dish over rice or in a bowl with naan bread for dipping.
Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)
Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5375IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 4.2mg
This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
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