Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Coconut Shrimp Curry Bowl Recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. This dish features succulent shrimp simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic spices, ensuring a delightful culinary experience that tantalizes your taste buds. Paired with fluffy jasmine or basmati rice, it creates a satisfying and nutritious meal everyone will love. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or substituting shrimp for tofu for a delicious vegan option. Gather your family around this comforting curry bowl and enjoy every bite!
Ingredients
- 500g shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red chili, sliced
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 400ml coconut milk
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, add rinsed rice with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until absorbed.
- Prepare the curry: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until soft (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced chili; cook until fragrant (2-3 minutes). Stir in curry powder, turmeric, and paprika; cook briefly. Mix in tomato paste and coconut milk; simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp: Add shrimp to the curry mixture, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (4-5 minutes).
- Serve: Spoon curry over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Adjust spice levels according to your preference by moderating the amount of chili used. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.