Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons neutral oil
– 1 pound (about 450 grams) large peeled, deveined shrimp (21/25 size)
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 slices ginger
– ½ to 1 can (4 ounces / 115 grams per can) Thai red curry paste (use ½ can for a milder flavor)
– 2 teaspoons brown sugar or palm sugar
– 1 medium onion, cut into small wedges or large diced
– ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 13.5 ounces (1 can) full-fat coconut milk
– fresh cilantro for garnish
– salt (optional, if using less curry paste)
Instructions
1-Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil to coat the pan.
2-Add shrimp and sear for 30 seconds on one side, then stir-fry for another 30 seconds until shrimp is about 75% cooked and mostly opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
3-Add remaining tablespoon of oil, garlic, and ginger to the pan. Fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4-Increase heat to medium-high, add curry paste and fry for 1 minute. Stir in brown sugar.
5-Add onion and red bell pepper, fry for 2 minutes.
6-Pour in coconut milk, bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer for 2 minutes to thicken the sauce and cook onions.
7-Stir in shrimp along with juices and simmer for 1 more minute to finish cooking.
8-Taste and season with additional salt if needed.
9-Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve with rice such as jasmine, brown, or black rice.
Last Step:
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🔥 Use half the curry paste if you prefer a milder flavor.
🍚 Serve with jasmine, brown, or black rice to complement the creamy sauce.
🌿 Fresh cilantro garnish adds a bright, herbal note to finish the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg