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Coconut Curry Shrimp

Category: Under 30 minutes

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

20 minutes

Serves:

2 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1½ teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon maggi (chicken bouillon powder)
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Cooked brown rice, for serving
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Directions:

  • 1.

    Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes.

  • 2.

    Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the red and green bell peppers. Cook until slightly softened, 3–4 minutes.

  • 3.

    Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, lemon juice, pepper, salt, sugar, curry powder, and maggi and mix well. Bring to boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the flavors start to meld together.

  • 4.

    Add the shrimp and cook for 3–4 minutes, until pink and opaque.

  • 5.

    Serve the curry with brown rice and garnish with cilantro.

  • 6.

    Enjoy!

Coconut Curry Shrimp
NutritionsQuantity
Calories:564kCal
Carbohydrates:31 g
Fat:26 g
Fiber:6 g
Protein:51 g
Sugar:14 g

*per 100g of serving

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