How to Make Thai-Inspired Red Curry Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its bold and vibrant flavors, and one dish that perfectly captures the essence of Thai cooking is Red Curry Shrimp. This dish combines succulent shrimp with a rich and flavorful red curry sauce, creating a dish that is both comforting and exotic.

This Thai-inspired Red Curry Shrimp recipe is a perfect way to bring the flavors of Thailand into your own kitchen. It is a great introduction to Thai cooking for those who may not be familiar with the cuisine, and it is...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste, or more to taste
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add garlic and ginger and saute for 30 seconds. Add onion and heat until softened, about 2 minutes. Add carrots and red pepper and saute until softened, about 7 minutes.
  • Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, and curry paste; stir until curry paste and coconut milk are well blended. Stir in shrimp. Lower the heat and simmer until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 715mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 642mg