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Creamy Coconut Curry with Shrimp and Fragrant Jasmine Rice

35-Minute Creamy Coconut Curry with Shrimp – Irresistible Comfort


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A rich and creamy coconut curry with succulent shrimp, served over fragrant jasmine rice.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add bell pepper and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Squeeze lime juice into the curry and stir.
  8. Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by adding more or less curry paste.
  • For a vegetarian option, replace shrimp with tofu.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg

Keywords: creamy coconut curry, shrimp curry, jasmine rice recipe, Thai curry