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Shrimp Curry Recipe

Shrimp Curry Recipe

This easy, delicious, and aromatic shrimp curry recipe is loaded with flavor from fresh spices and coconut milk. Made in just under an hour, this seafood curry goes perfectly with rice or bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp. coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1-2 green chilies, chopped
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 14 oz can of coconut milk
  • 1 cup of water or fish stock
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Prep the ingredients.

  • First, peel and devein the shrimp. Remove the shell, leaving the tail intact. Use a paring knife to make a shallow cut along the back of the shrimp and remove the digestive tract. Rinse the shrimp well. Pat dry with paper towels and keep aside.
  • Chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Mix together the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and garam masala. Open the can of coconut milk and keep it ready. Dice the potato and tomato as well. Now you're ready to start cooking!

Cook the aromatic paste.

  • Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes until translucent.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Cook for 30 seconds. The aromatics will infuse the oil with lots of flavor.

Bloom the spices and simmer.

  • Stir in the spice powder mix. Cook for 1 minute. This blooms the spices and eliminates their raw smell and taste.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and water or stock. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the diced tomato and potato pieces. Season with salt. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes until the potatoes are tender but still hold their shape.

Simmer the shrimp.

  • Add the shrimp and continue simmering for 3–4 minutes until they are opaque and cooked through. Do not overcook.
  • Add chopped cilantro. Turn off the heat.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp for the best results. Frozen shrimp work too.
  • Adjust the heat by increasing or decreasing the green chilies.
  • Play with different protein and veggie add-ins.
  • Simmer slowly on low-medium heat; do not rush it.
  • Garnish with cilantro or mint.
  • Enjoy with rice or flatbread of your choice.