Thai Inspired Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe
This Thai Inspired Creamy Coconut Shrimp recipe brings bold, exotic flavors with a creamy coconut milk base, balanced with garlic, lime, and a hint of spice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful weekend treat, this easy seafood dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tbsp coconut oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1-inch piece of ginger, grated
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1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
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1 tbsp red curry paste
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1 tbsp fish sauce
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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Juice of 1 lime
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
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Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)
Instructions
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Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
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Stir in red curry paste and cook for another 30 seconds.
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Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
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Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes).
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Stir in lime juice.
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Serve over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
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Adjust spice level by adding more or less red curry paste.
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Can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for variation.
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Add veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg