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Thai Coconut Curry

A flavorful Thai coconut curry with tender shrimp, rich coconut milk, and aromatic spices served over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 4 medium scallions whites and greens separated, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 6 ounces canned light coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro or scallions chopped
  • to taste salt
  • optional extra lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add scallion whites and red curry paste, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp and garlic, season with salt, and cook for 2 minutes until shrimp begin to brown.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and fish sauce, stir well to combine.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and sauce slightly thickens.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in scallion greens and chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve hot over steamed rice with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This coconut curry pairs perfectly with jasmine rice and can be customized with vegetables or extra spice.
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