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Coconut Curry Shrimp with Turmeric, Ginger, and Creamy Coconut Milk Sauce

Coconut Curry Shrimp with Turmeric, Ginger, and Creamy Coconut Milk Sauce

This Coconut Curry Shrimp is a delightful dish featuring large shrimp in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with turmeric and ginger, perfect for serving over jasmine rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
  • 1 Small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh turmeric, grated (or ground turmeric) (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
  • 1 can (14 oz) Coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 Juice of lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet or Saucepan
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and grated turmeric to the skillet. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the red curry paste, mixing well to combine with the onion mixture. Cook for another minute to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and stir until the curry paste is fully incorporated. Add the fish sauce and brown sugar, mixing thoroughly. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  5. Once the sauce is simmering, add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze in the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the coconut curry shrimp over cooked jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less red curry paste according to your taste.