Curry-Coconut Shrimp

Curry-Coconut Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp in a light coconut curry sauce. It’s easy to adjust the amount of spices and curry powder to suit your taste. Add more coconut milk if you prefer a saucier curry. Serve over your favorite rice.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • ½ cup minced red bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder, or to taste
  • ½ cup light coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in large, nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Saut? onion, red pepper, and garlic until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

Step 2
Season with cumin, coriander, and curry powder. Cook for 1 more minute. Stir in coconut milk, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes.

Step 3
Stir in shrimp, and increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir until shrimp is cooked through, about 4 minutes.

Step 4
Combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; stir into shrimp mixture and cook until sauce has thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in cilantro, and remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

191
Calories
6g
Fat
9g
Carbs
24g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 191
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Cholesterol173mg 58%
Sodium175mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate9g 3%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars3g
Protein24g
Vitamin C30mg 148%
Calcium76mg 6%
Iron3mg 19%
Potassium313mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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